linkage

English

noun
Definitions
  • A mechanical device that connects things.
  • A connection or relation between things or ideas.
  • (genetics) The property of genes of being inherited together.
  • (linguistics) A set of definitely related languages for which no proto-language can be derived, typically a group of languages within a family that have formed a sprachbund.

Etymology

Suffix from English link (torch, light).

Origin

English

link

Gloss

torch, light

Concept
Semantic Field

The house

Ontological Category

Person/Thing

Kanji

光, 明

Emoji
🔦

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