Antonyms for connection
kəˈnɛk ʃəncon·nec·tion

English Synonyms and AntonymsRate these synonyms:1.0 / 1 vote

1. connection

   We speak of an alliance of nations, a club of pleasure-seekers, a community of Shakers, a company of soldiers or of friends, a confederacy, confederation, federation, or union of separate states under one general government, a partnership or company of business men, a conjunction of planets. The whole body of Freemasons constitute a fraternity; one of their local organizations is called a lodge. A corporation or company is formed for purposes of business; an association or society (tho also incorporated) is for learning, literature, benevolence, religion, etc. Compare ASSOCIATE; ACQUAINTANCE; FRIENDSHIP.

   Antonyms:
   disintegration, independence, isolation, separation, solitude

   Synonyms:
   alliance, association, club, community, companionship, company, confederacy, confederation, conjunction, corporation, familiarity, federation, fellowship, fraternity, friendship, lodge, participation, partnership, society, union

   Preposition:
   An association of scholars for the advancement of knowledge; association with the good is ennobling.

Complete Dictionary of Synonyms and AntonymsRate these synonyms:3.5 / 2 votes

1. connection

   Antonyms:
   disconnection, disjunction, dissociation, independence, irrelevance, disunion

   Synonyms:
   junction, conjunction, union, association, concatenation, relation, affinity, relevance, intercourse, communication, unarm an, relationship, kindred

Matched Categories

1. • Acquaintance
   • Change Of Integrity
   • Memory
   • Narcotic
   • Relation
   • Shape
   • Supplier
   • Transportation
   • Union

Princeton's WordNetRate these antonyms:0.0 / 0 votes

1. connection, connexion, connectednessnoun

   a relation between things or events (as in the case of one causing the other or sharing features with it)

   "there was a connection between eating that pickle and having that nightmare"

   Synonyms:
   link, connector, connexion, connecter, association, connective, connectedness, joining

2. connection, link, connectednessnoun

   the state of being connected

   "the connection between church and state is inescapable"

   Synonyms:
   connective, linkup, connexion, tie, tie-in, inter-group communication, liaison, data link, joining, radio link, link, connectedness, association, nexus, connector, connecter, contact

3. connection, connexion, connector, connecter, connectivenoun

   an instrumentality that connects

   "he soldered the connection"; "he didn't have the right connector between the amplifier and the speakers"

   Synonyms:
   link, continuative, connector, connexion, connecter, association, conjunctive, conjunction, connective, connectedness, joining

4. connectionnoun

   (usually plural) a person who is influential and to whom you are connected in some way (as by family or friendship)

   "he has powerful connections"

   Synonyms:
   link, connector, connexion, connecter, association, connective, connectedness, joining

5. association, connection, connexionnoun

   the process of bringing ideas or events together in memory or imagination

   "conditioning is a form of learning by association"

   Synonyms:
   tie-up, link, tie, connexion, connecter, affiliation, connector, connective, connectedness, joining, association

6. connection, connexion, linknoun

   a connecting shape

   Synonyms:
   connective, linkup, connexion, tie, tie-in, inter-group communication, liaison, data link, joining, radio link, link, connectedness, association, nexus, connector, connecter, contact

7. connectionnoun

   a supplier (especially of narcotics)

   Synonyms:
   link, connector, connexion, connecter, association, connective, connectedness, joining

8. connection, connexionnoun

   shifting from one form of transportation to another

   "the plane was late and he missed his connection in Atlanta"

   Synonyms:
   link, connector, connexion, connecter, association, connective, connectedness, joining

9. joining, connection, connexionnoun

   the act of bringing two things into contact (especially for communication)

   "the joining of hands around the table"; "there was a connection via the internet"

   Synonyms:
   link, connector, connexion, connecter, association, connective, connectedness, joining

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1. connectionnoun

   Antonyms:
   disconnection, detachment, isolation, incoherence

   Synonyms:
   union, alliance, relationship, junction, conjunction, affiliation, association, filiation, implication, relative, relation, kinsman, bond, tie, link, coupling vinculum

How to use connection in a sentence?

1. Mark Liu:

   Nobody can control Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company by force, if you take a military force or invasion, you will render Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company factory non-operable, because this is such a sophisticated manufacturing facility [ that ] it depends on the real-time connection with the outside world — with Europe, with Japan, with United States.

2. Anant Sinha:

   Our hope is that our work serves as a blueprint showcasing that anyone with a laptop and an internet connection can create massive positive impact for their community. All you need to do is think creatively.

3. Ricardo Marques:

   We are very excited about this partnership not only because both brands share common history but also an obsession for quality and a decade’s long connection to America, this is a truly unique partnership and innovation that will surely drive excitement with our drinkers.

4. Deborah Piraba:

   We have to consider that we are coming out of 16 years with Angela Merkel, whom I am a big fan of. I am already sad Angela Merkel is leaving the office, we call Angela Merkel Mutti( Mom), she knew how to talk to people and has the connection with people and she has done so much for Germany. This made her so special comparing her with other politicians. I will also miss her sense of humor.

5. Corey Menafee:

   The employee apologized for his actions and subsequently resigned from The University. The University will not advocate that the employee be prosecuted in connection with this incident and is not seeking restitution. the University could be termed as civil disobedience.

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