connexion
gb/kənˈɛkʃən/ us/kənˈɛkʃən/
B2
Engels
kapcsolat, összefüggés, kapcsolatok, összeköttetések, csatlakozás, összeköttetés, viszony, szerelmi viszony
ZELFSTANDIG NAAMWOORD
B2
ARCHAIC
1
kapcsolat
A2
Gebruikspatroon:
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.”
Voorbeelden voor taalleerders
Connexion is an old spelling of connection.
A connexion a connection régi írásmódja.
Veelgemaakte fout:
In modern English, connection is the standard spelling in most contexts.
Betekenis
spelling of connection
Woordcombinaties
close connexion
|direct connexion
|a connexion between
|in connexion with
Synoniemen
connection (Standard modern spelling.)
Antoniemen
disconnection (The opposite idea of being connected.)
Thema's
language
|writing
Definitie
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.
ZELFSTANDIG NAAMWOORD
B2
LITERARY
2
kapcsolat
A2
összefüggés
B1
Gebruikspatroon:
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.
Voorbeelden voor taalleerders
There is a connexion between diet and health.
Kapcsolat van az étrend és az egészség között.
Veelgemaakte fout:
Learners often miss that connexion here means the same as connection, not a different word.
Betekenis
link or relationship
Woordcombinaties
a clear connexion
|a strong connexion
|a causal connexion
|a connexion between
|discover a connexion
|trace a connexion
Synoniemen
link (Often slightly more general and informal.)
|
relationship (Common when talking about people or broader associations.)
Antoniemen
separation (Emphasizes being apart rather than linked.)
|
unrelatedness (No meaningful link exists.)
Thema's
daily_life
|social
|thinking
Definitie
A connexion is a link between two things.
A link, relationship, or association between people, events, ideas, or things.
ZELFSTANDIG NAAMWOORD
C1
FORMAL
3
kapcsolatok
B2
Gebruikspatroon:
[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.
Voorbeelden voor taalleerders
She has many connexions in the city.
Sok kapcsolata van a városban.
Veelgemaakte fout:
This sense is usually plural in modern use (connections); the spelling connexions is rare.
Betekenis
useful social contacts
Woordcombinaties
political connexions
|family connexions
|business connexions
|use one's connexions
|powerful connexions
|local connexions
Synoniemen
contacts (More neutral; does not always imply influence.)
|
connections (Standard modern spelling; often implies advantage.)
Antoniemen
isolation (Lack of helpful social links.)
Thema's
work
|business
|society
Definitie
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.
ZELFSTANDIG NAAMWOORD
B2
FORMAL
4
csatlakozás
B1
Gebruikspatroon:
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.
Voorbeelden voor taalleerders
I missed my connexion.
Lekéstem a csatlakozást.
Veelgemaakte fout:
In everyday travel English, connection/connecting service is much more common than connexion.
Betekenis
transport link between services
Woordcombinaties
make a connexion
|miss a connexion
|a direct connexion
|a late connexion
|a connexion to
|a rail connexion
Synoniemen
transfer (Focuses on the act of changing vehicles/services.)
|
connection (Standard modern spelling.)
Antoniemen
direct route (No change to another service is needed.)
Thema's
travel
|transport
Definitie
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.
ZELFSTANDIG NAAMWOORD
B2
TECHNICAL
5
kapcsolat
B1
Gebruikspatroon:
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.
Voorbeelden voor taalleerders
My internet connexion is slow today.
Ma lassú az internetkapcsolatom.
Veelgemaakte fout:
Modern technical English almost always uses connection rather than connexion.
Betekenis
phone or internet link
Woordcombinaties
internet connexion
|network connexion
|a stable connexion
|a secure connexion
|lose a connexion
|establish a connexion
Synoniemen
connection (Standard modern spelling; overwhelmingly preferred.)
|
link (More general and less technical.)
Antoniemen
outage (A period when service is unavailable.)
Thema's
technology
|communication
Definitie
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.
ZELFSTANDIG NAAMWOORD
C1
LITERARY
6
viszony
B2
Gebruikspatroon:
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.
Veelgemaakte fout:
This is a more literary sense; in everyday English, people usually say relationship or affair.
Betekenis
romantic or sexual relationship
Woordcombinaties
a secret connexion
|a brief connexion
|an illicit connexion
|a connexion with
|end a connexion
|begin a connexion
Synoniemen
affair (Often implies cheating or secrecy.)
|
liaison (More formal; often used for discreet relationships.)
Antoniemen
friendship (A non-romantic relationship.)
Thema's
relationships
|society
Definitie
A connexion can mean a secret romantic relationship.
A romantic or sexual relationship, especially one that is private or not officially recognized.
Grammatica
Lemmavorm
connexion
IPA
GB/kənˈɛkʃən/
US/kənˈɛkʃən/
Lettergrepen en klemtoon
con - nex - ion (3 lettergrepen)
Stress on 2nd syllable (nex)
Woordvormen
Noun
- Base: connexion
- Plural: connexion, connexions
Woordfamilie
Forms
connexions
noun
Core family
Related words
Negative and opposite forms
Advanced or less common
connectivity
noun
interconnect
verb
interconnected
adjective
Uitdrukkingen
in connexion with
1/ˈɪn kənˈɛkʃən wˈɪθ/
fixed phrase
formal
related to; concerning
It means “about” or “related to.”
Voorbeelden
- 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.
Voorbeelden voor taalleerders
- I am calling in connexion with your order.