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