hyperconnectivity en · NOUN
Etymology
Etymology tree Proto-Indo-European *úp Proto-Indo-European *-er Proto-Indo-European *upér Proto-Hellenic *hupér Ancient Greek ῠ̔πέρ (hŭpér) Ancient Greek ῠ̔περ- (hŭper-)der. English hyper- English connectivity English hyperconnectivity From hyper- + connectivity.
Meanings
- (countable, uncountable) The state of a network in which the number of nodes is far in excess of the number of users.
- (countable, uncountable) The state of the brain, in schizophrenia or epileptic seizure, in which an excessive number of connections are made between neurons.
- (countable, uncountable) Increased connectedness of human beings through social media, etc.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| hyperconnectivities | Number=Plur | lexicographic |
Synonyms
hyperconnection (excessive connections between neurons) · hyperconnectedness (increased connectedness of human beings)