HyperDic: linkage

English > 4 senses of the word linkage:
NOUNrelationlinkagean associative relation
attributelinkage, gene linkage(genetics) traits that tend to be inherited together as a consequence of an association between their genes
artifactlinkagea mechanical system of rods or springs or pivots that transmits power or motion
actlinkagethe act of linking things together
linkage > pronunciation
Soundslih'ngkahjh; lih'ngkihjh
Rhymesacreage ... wreckage: 85 rhymes with ahjh...
abridge ... yardage: 133 rhymes with ihjh...
English > linkage: 4 senses > noun 1, relation
MeaningAn associative relation.
Narrowerlink, nexusThe means of connection between things linked in series
Broaderconnection, connexion, connectednessA relation between things or events (as in the case of one causing the other or sharing features with it)
Spanishco, conexión, interrelación, unión, vinculación, vínculo
Catalanconnexió
Verbslinkmake a logical or causal connection
English > linkage: 4 senses > noun 2, attribute
Meaning(genetics) traits that tend to be inherited together as a consequence of an association between their genes; all of the genes of a given chromosome are linked (where one goes they all go).
Synonymgene linkage
Categorygenetics, genetic scienceThe branch of biology that studies heredity and variation in organisms
Broaderinheritance, hereditary pattern(genetics) attributes acquired via biological heredity from the parents
English > linkage: 4 senses > noun 3, artifact
MeaningA mechanical system of rods or springs or pivots that transmits power or motion.
Broadermechanical systemA system of elements that interact on mechanical principles
Spanishconexión
Verbslinkbe or become joined or united or linked
English > linkage: 4 senses > noun 4, act
MeaningThe act of linking things together.
Broaderfastening, attachmentThe act of fastening things together
Verbslinkconnect, fasten, or put together two or more pieces

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