nexus

/ˈnɛksəs/

Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.

Also seen as: nexuses · nexusses · nexi · nexii

Sense 1

Meaning · English

A form or state of connection.

Noun

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Sense 2

Meaning · English

A form or state of connection. — The relationship between a vendor and a jurisdiction for the purpose of taxation, established for example by the vendor operating a physical store in that jurisdiction.

NounRegister: US

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Common questions

What does “nexus” mean?

A form or state of connection.

Is “nexus” formal or informal?

No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.