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

Meaning · English

Linkage.

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).

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.