linking
/ˈlɪŋkɪŋ/
Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.
Also seen as: linkings
Sense 1
Meaning · English
Serving to connect other things together.
Adjective
Examples
Conjunctions frequently function as linking words in a sentence.
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Sense 2
Noun
Examples
[…] I will assume that multiple linkings of tones to a single tone-bearing unit come about only by language-specific rules.
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
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Common questions
What does “linking” mean?
Serving to connect other things together.
Is “linking” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.
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