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linking

/ˈlɪŋkɪŋ/

Meanings
  • Verb

    The action of linking one thing to another, or the state of being linked.

    - "He linked the documents together."
    - "The chain is used for linking the cars together."

Synonyms

affix , attach , join , put together
Rhymes
Words rhyming with linking
inking , blinking , sinking , inking , thinking
Variants
List of all variants of linking that leads to same result
link , linked , linker , linkers , linking , links , link verb , linking verb , linking verbs , cross-link , cross-linked , cross-linking , cross-links , hot link , hot links , hot-link , hot-linked , hot-linking , hot-links
Etymology
origin and the way in which meanings have changed throughout history.

From the Old English word 'licgan', meaning 'to lie, recline'. The modern meaning of 'linking' is derived from the Middle English term 'linken', which means 'to bind, fasten' or 'to connect'.


Trivia
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  1. The longest chain ever made is the 'Chainsaw Chain' which is 3.6 miles long.

  2. The term 'link' is also used in computer programming to refer to a sequence of data stored in memory.


Related Concepts
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  1. chain: A series of connected links or rings, used for various purposes such as lifting, pulling, or securing.

  2. link: A connection or relationship between two or more things.


Culture
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In literature, linking is often used metaphorically to describe the connection between ideas, characters, or themes. In art, it can refer to the use of chains or other linking devices to visually connect different elements. In music, it can refer to the use of chords or melodies that link different sections of a song together.

How to Memorize "linking"

  1. visualize

    - Imagine a chain or a series of links when thinking about the meaning of 'linking'. Visualize the process of connecting one thing to another.

  2. associate

    - Associate the word 'linking' with the idea of connecting or binding things together.

  3. mnemonics

    - Use the phrase 'link in thought' as a mnemonic for remembering the meaning of 'linking'.


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