TechnologyJuly 5, 2026

interconnect

/ˌɪntərkəˈnɛkt/

Definition

The physical or logical components, such as high-speed cables or circuit pathways, that allow different parts of an electronic system or data center to communicate and exchange data.

Etymology

The word is derived from the Latin 'inter-' meaning 'between' and 'connectere' meaning 'to tie together.' It entered English in the 19th century as a way to describe the joining of distinct systems.

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