connexion
gb/kənˈɛkʃən/ us/kənˈɛkʃən/
B2
Englanti
kapcsolat, összefüggés, kapcsolatok, összeköttetések, csatlakozás, összeköttetés, viszony, szerelmi viszony
SUBSTANTIIVI
B2
ARCHAIC
1
kapcsolat
A2
Käyttömalli:
a/the connexion (between [thing] and [thing])
In older books you may see the spelling “connexion” instead of “connection.”
Régebbi könyvekben a „connection” helyett a „connexion” írásmóddal is találkozhatsz.
The company kept the traditional spelling “Connexion” in its name.
A cég megtartotta a hagyományos „Connexion” írásmódot a nevében.
This dictionary lists “connexion” as a variant of “connection.”
Oppijaesimerkit
Connexion is an old spelling of connection.
A connexion a connection régi írásmódja.
Tyypillinen virhe:
In modern English, connection is the standard spelling in most contexts.
Merkitys
spelling of connection
Kollokaatiot
close connexion
|direct connexion
|a connexion between
|in connexion with
Synonyymit
connection (Standard modern spelling.)
Antonyymit
disconnection (The opposite idea of being connected.)
Teemat
language
|writing
Määritelmä
Connexion is an old spelling of connection.
A less common spelling of connection, now mainly found in older British English and in some organization or place names.
SUBSTANTIIVI
B2
LITERARY
2
kapcsolat
A2
összefüggés
B1
Käyttömalli:
a connexion between [thing] and [thing]
Researchers found a connexion between poor sleep and reduced concentration.
A kutatók összefüggést találtak a rossz alvás és a csökkent koncentráció között.
She saw no connexion between the two incidents.
Nem látott kapcsolatot a két incidens között.
The article explores the connexion between language and identity.
Oppijaesimerkit
There is a connexion between diet and health.
Kapcsolat van az étrend és az egészség között.
Tyypillinen virhe:
Learners often miss that connexion here means the same as connection, not a different word.
Merkitys
link or relationship
Kollokaatiot
a clear connexion
|a strong connexion
|a causal connexion
|a connexion between
|discover a connexion
|trace a connexion
Synonyymit
link (Often slightly more general and informal.)
|
relationship (Common when talking about people or broader associations.)
Antonyymit
separation (Emphasizes being apart rather than linked.)
|
unrelatedness (No meaningful link exists.)
Teemat
daily_life
|social
|thinking
Määritelmä
A connexion is a link between two things.
A link, relationship, or association between people, events, ideas, or things.
SUBSTANTIIVI
C1
FORMAL
3
kapcsolatok
B2
Käyttömalli:
[someone] has connexions (in/with [place/organization])
He got the interview through family connexions.
Családi kapcsolatok révén jutott interjúhoz.
Her political connexions opened doors that were closed to others.
Politikai kapcsolatai olyan ajtókat nyitottak meg előtte, amelyek mások előtt zárva maradtak.
Without local connexions, it was hard to find reliable suppliers.
Oppijaesimerkit
She has many connexions in the city.
Sok kapcsolata van a városban.
Tyypillinen virhe:
This sense is usually plural in modern use (connections); the spelling connexions is rare.
Merkitys
useful social contacts
Kollokaatiot
political connexions
|family connexions
|business connexions
|use one's connexions
|powerful connexions
|local connexions
Synonyymit
contacts (More neutral; does not always imply influence.)
|
connections (Standard modern spelling; often implies advantage.)
Antonyymit
isolation (Lack of helpful social links.)
Teemat
work
|business
|society
Määritelmä
Connexions are people you know who can help you.
A person’s social or professional contacts, especially ones that can help them get opportunities or influence decisions.
SUBSTANTIIVI
B2
FORMAL
4
csatlakozás
B1
Käyttömalli:
a connexion to [place] | make a connexion | miss a connexion
We missed our connexion in Paris and had to wait for the next train.
Lekéstük a csatlakozást Párizsban, és meg kellett várnunk a következő vonatot.
There is a morning rail connexion to the airport.
Van egy reggeli vasúti összeköttetés a repülőtérre.
Allow extra time if you need to make a connexion at a busy station.
Oppijaesimerkit
I missed my connexion.
Lekéstem a csatlakozást.
Tyypillinen virhe:
In everyday travel English, connection/connecting service is much more common than connexion.
Merkitys
transport link between services
Kollokaatiot
make a connexion
|miss a connexion
|a direct connexion
|a late connexion
|a connexion to
|a rail connexion
Synonyymit
transfer (Focuses on the act of changing vehicles/services.)
|
connection (Standard modern spelling.)
Antonyymit
direct route (No change to another service is needed.)
Teemat
travel
|transport
Määritelmä
A connexion is a transport service you take after another one.
A link between two transport services, such as a train, bus, or flight that you can catch after another one.
SUBSTANTIIVI
B2
TECHNICAL
5
kapcsolat
B1
Käyttömalli:
a connexion to [network/service] | lose a connexion
The report mentions an encrypted connexion to the server.
A jelentés egy titkosított kapcsolatról tesz említést a szerverhez.
The video kept buffering because the connexion was unstable.
A videó folyton akadozott, mert instabil volt a kapcsolat.
After the storm, the village had no phone connexion for two days.
Oppijaesimerkit
My internet connexion is slow today.
Ma lassú az internetkapcsolatom.
Tyypillinen virhe:
Modern technical English almost always uses connection rather than connexion.
Merkitys
phone or internet link
Kollokaatiot
internet connexion
|network connexion
|a stable connexion
|a secure connexion
|lose a connexion
|establish a connexion
Synonyymit
connection (Standard modern spelling; overwhelmingly preferred.)
|
link (More general and less technical.)
Antonyymit
outage (A period when service is unavailable.)
Teemat
technology
|communication
Määritelmä
A connexion is a link to the internet or a phone network.
A link to a communications network, such as a phone line or the internet.
SUBSTANTIIVI
C1
LITERARY
6
viszony
B2
Käyttömalli:
a connexion with [someone]
The novel hints at a secret connexion between the two characters.
A regény egy titkos viszonyra utal a két szereplő között.
Their brief connexion ended when he moved away.
Rövid viszonyuk véget ért, amikor elköltözött.
Rumors spread about his connexion with a rival’s spouse.
Tyypillinen virhe:
This is a more literary sense; in everyday English, people usually say relationship or affair.
Merkitys
romantic or sexual relationship
Kollokaatiot
a secret connexion
|a brief connexion
|an illicit connexion
|a connexion with
|end a connexion
|begin a connexion
Synonyymit
affair (Often implies cheating or secrecy.)
|
liaison (More formal; often used for discreet relationships.)
Antonyymit
friendship (A non-romantic relationship.)
Teemat
relationships
|society
Määritelmä
A connexion can mean a secret romantic relationship.
A romantic or sexual relationship, especially one that is private or not officially recognized.
Kielioppi
Sanakirjamuoto
connexion
IPA
GB/kənˈɛkʃən/
US/kənˈɛkʃən/
Tavut ja painotus
con - nex - ion (3 tavua)
Stress on 2nd syllable (nex)
Taivutusmuodot
Noun
- Base: connexion
- Plural: connexion, connexions
Sanaperhe
Forms
connexions
noun
Core family
Related words
Negative and opposite forms
Advanced or less common
connectivity
noun
interconnect
verb
interconnected
adjective
Ilmaukset
in connexion with
1/ˈɪn kənˈɛkʃən wˈɪθ/
fixed phrase
formal
related to; concerning
It means “about” or “related to.”
Esimerkit
- I am writing in connexion with your recent application.
- Questions were raised in connexion with the contract.
- He was interviewed in connexion with the incident.
Oppijaesimerkit
- I am calling in connexion with your order.