1
: the manner or style of being united: such as
a
: the manner in which atoms or radicals are linked in a molecule
b
2
: the quality or state of being linked
especially
: the relationship between genes on the same chromosome that causes them to be inherited together compare mendel's law sense 2
3
: a system of links
especially
: a system of links or bars which are jointed together and more or less constrained by having a link or links fixed and by means of which straight or nearly straight lines or other point paths may be traced
4
5
: the tactic in diplomatic negotiations of linking often unrelated issues so that progress in one area is dependent on agreement in another
Examples of linkage in a Sentence
linkages between population growth and disease
the accountants noticed a linkage between the two supposedly independent companies
Recent Examples on the Web
The shiny metal enjoys an enduring attraction for investors because of, well, its historical linkage to wealth.
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Larry Light, Forbes.com, 27 Mar. 2025
This commodification also meant that many potential 23andMe partners in the pharmaceutical industry, who might be interested in gene/disease linkages, could affordably build their own databases or simply rely on some of the public resources that have since been developed, like the UK's Biobank.
—John Timmer, Ars Technica, 24 Mar. 2025
Each tread is connected to its motor via a four-bar linkage and a coil-over shock, which absorb impacts and keep the rubber in contact with the changing contours of the snow at all times.
—Ben Coxworth, New Atlas, 16 Feb. 2025
Organizations must also create greater linkage between digital projects to maximize the impact their AI investments can have on CX.
—Bhadresh Patel, Forbes, 12 Mar. 2025
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Larry Light, Forbes.com, 27 Mar. 2025
This commodification also meant that many potential 23andMe partners in the pharmaceutical industry, who might be interested in gene/disease linkages, could affordably build their own databases or simply rely on some of the public resources that have since been developed, like the UK's Biobank.
—John Timmer, Ars Technica, 24 Mar. 2025
Each tread is connected to its motor via a four-bar linkage and a coil-over shock, which absorb impacts and keep the rubber in contact with the changing contours of the snow at all times.
—Ben Coxworth, New Atlas, 16 Feb. 2025
Organizations must also create greater linkage between digital projects to maximize the impact their AI investments can have on CX.
—Bhadresh Patel, Forbes, 12 Mar. 2025
See All Example Sentences for linkage
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“Linkage.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/linkage. Accessed 12 Apr. 2025.
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linkage
noun
link·age
ˈliŋ-kij 
1
: the manner or style of being united: as
a
: the manner in which atoms or radicals are linked in a molecule
2
: the quality or state of being linked
especially
: the occurring together of genes on the same chromosome with the result that the traits they control are not inherited independently of each other but tend to be found together
3
: a system of links
especially
: a system of links or bars jointed together by means of which lines or curves may be traced
Medical Definition
linkage
noun
link·age
ˈliŋ-kij
1
: the manner in which atoms or radicals are connected by chemical bonds in a molecule
2
: the relationship between genes on the same chromosome that causes them to be inherited together compare mendel's law sense 2
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