Konnektion

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Alternative forms

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Etymology

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Ultimately from English connection or Latin connexionem (nominative connexio (a conclusion, binding together)), from connectō, an alternative spelling of cōnectō (I bind together), from compound of co- (together) and nectō (I bind).

Pronunciation

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  • IPA(key): /kɔˈnɛkˈtsi̯oːn/, /kɔˈnɛkʃn̩/

Noun

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Konnektion f (genitive Konnektion, plural Konnektionen)

  1. (rare) Alternative form of Konnexion
  2. A kinship relationship between people.
    1. (rare or obsolete) A kinship relationship between people by blood, marriage or adoption.
    2. (anglicism, neologism or rare) A kinship relationship between people by nature or character. A friendship or companionship.
    Ich und Jonas haben eine sehr gute Connection
  3. (higher register, psychology) Term for the Reiz-Reaktion-Verbindung, that describes the principles of association between a stimulus and it's corresponding reaction.

Usage notes

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  • The second pronounciation is only used for the anglicism and is never used for the psychology term. The second spelling Connection is most often used for the anglicisms.