nexus

/ˈnɛksəs/

Definitions

1. noun

A connection or link between two or more things.

“The two companies formed a strategic nexus to expand their market share.”

2. noun

A central or connecting point; a hub.

“The city served as a nexus for trade and commerce in the region.”

3. noun

A linking or junction point, especially in a computer network.

“The router was the nexus of the company’s network infrastructure.”

4. noun

A point of connection or attachment, especially in an anatomical context.

“The surgeon examined the nexus of the patient’s injured tendon.”

5. adjective

Connected or linked in a particular way.

“The nexus of the two theories provided a new perspective on the subject.”

Synonyms

  • connection
  • hub
  • junction
  • link

Antonyms

  • disconnection
  • separation