nexus

noun

nex·us ˈnek-səs How to pronounce nexus (audio)

plural nexuses ˈnek-sə-səz How to pronounce nexus (audio)

or nexus ˈnek-səs How to pronounce nexus (audio)

-ˌsüs

: connection, link

the nexus between teachers and students

also : a causal link

the nexus between poverty and crime

: a connected group or series

a nexus of theories

a nexus of relationships

: center, focus

The bookstore has become something of a nexus for the downtown neighborhood.

Jane Smiley

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Nexus is all about connections. The word comes from nectere, a Latin verb meaning "to bind." A number of other English words are related to nectere. The most obvious is connect, but annex (meaning "to attach as an addition," or more specifically "to incorporate into a political domain") is related as well. When nexus came into English in the 17th century, it meant "connection." Eventually, it took on the additional meaning "connected series" (as in "a nexus of relationships"). In the past few decades it has taken a third meaning: "center" (as in "the trade nexus of the region"), perhaps from the notion that a point in the center of an arrangement serves to join together the objects that surround it.

Example Sentences

the oft-repeated claim that any person on the planet can be connected to any other person through a nexus of six relationships as the nexus for three great religions, Jerusalem has had a troubled as well as illustrious history

Recent Examples on the Web This computer program was, somehow, expert in hermeneutics: interpretation through grammatical construction and historical context, the struggle to elucidate the nexus of meaning in time.

Stephen Marche, The Atlantic, 15 Sep. 2022 There was no further explanation for how the vast property, abutted by rail, a major pipeline, OUC substation and a nexus of Central Florida’s major highways, is ill-suited to utility needs.

Kevin Spear, Orlando Sentinel, 12 Sep. 2022 In the journey ahead, blessed are the quarterbacks who find themselves in the happy nexus of the right time and the right place.

Tom Krasovic, San Diego Union-Tribune, 6 Sep. 2022 Porter added that the database has already paid dividends, noting that volunteers are finding previously undiscovered patterns and nexus points between different crimes.

Daedan Olander, The Salt Lake Tribune, 24 Aug. 2022 This legislation, however, doesn’t make any changes to the personal income-tax code, and there was no nexus to hold the legislation hostage to SALT.

WSJ, 21 Aug. 2022 How about preparing sales tax returns and monitoring nexus?

Yec, Forbes, 11 Aug. 2022 Did the nexus of Heidi and drugs explain her disappearance?

Dateline Nbc, NBC News, 28 July 2022 The nexus between book-banning campaigns and political campaigns has gotten stronger in recent years.

Michael Hiltzik, Los Angeles Times, 26 July 2022 See More

单词	nexus
释义	nexus noun nex·us ˈnek-səs plural nexuses ˈnek-sə-səz or nexus ˈnek-səs -ˌsüs 1 : connection, link the nexus between teachers and students also : a causal link the nexus between poverty and crime 2 : a connected group or series a nexus of theories a nexus of relationships 3 : center, focus The bookstore has become something of a nexus for the downtown neighborhood. Jane Smiley Did you know? Nexus is all about connections. The word comes from nectere, a Latin verb meaning "to bind." A number of other English words are related to nectere. The most obvious is connect, but annex (meaning "to attach as an addition," or more specifically "to incorporate into a political domain") is related as well. When nexus came into English in the 17th century, it meant "connection." Eventually, it took on the additional meaning "connected series" (as in "a nexus of relationships"). In the past few decades it has taken a third meaning: "center" (as in "the trade nexus of the region"), perhaps from the notion that a point in the center of an arrangement serves to join together the objects that surround it. Synonyms catena catenation chain concatenation consecution progression sequence string train See all Synonyms & Antonyms Example Sentences the oft-repeated claim that any person on the planet can be connected to any other person through a nexus of six relationships as the nexus for three great religions, Jerusalem has had a troubled as well as illustrious history Recent Examples on the Web This computer program was, somehow, expert in hermeneutics: interpretation through grammatical construction and historical context, the struggle to elucidate the nexus of meaning in time. Stephen Marche, The Atlantic, 15 Sep. 2022 There was no further explanation for how the vast property, abutted by rail, a major pipeline, OUC substation and a nexus of Central Florida’s major highways, is ill-suited to utility needs. Kevin Spear, Orlando Sentinel, 12 Sep. 2022 In the journey ahead, blessed are the quarterbacks who find themselves in the happy nexus of the right time and the right place. Tom Krasovic, San Diego Union-Tribune, 6 Sep. 2022 Porter added that the database has already paid dividends, noting that volunteers are finding previously undiscovered patterns and nexus points between different crimes. Daedan Olander, The Salt Lake Tribune, 24 Aug. 2022 This legislation, however, doesn’t make any changes to the personal income-tax code, and there was no nexus to hold the legislation hostage to SALT. WSJ, 21 Aug. 2022 How about preparing sales tax returns and monitoring nexus? Yec, Forbes, 11 Aug. 2022 Did the nexus of Heidi and drugs explain her disappearance? Dateline Nbc, NBC News, 28 July 2022 The nexus between book-banning campaigns and political campaigns has gotten stronger in recent years. Michael Hiltzik, Los Angeles Times, 26 July 2022 See More Word History Etymology Latin, from nectere to bind First Known Use 1663, in the meaning defined at sense 1 Medical Definition nexus noun nex·us ˈnek-səs plural nexuses -sə-səz or nexus -səs, -ˌsüs 1 : a connection or link 2 : a connected group or series Legal Definition nexus noun nex·us ˈnek-səs plural nexuses or nexus -səs, -ˌsüs : a connection or link between things, persons, or events especially that is or is part of a chain of causation History and Etymology for nexus Latin, bond, tie, from nectere to bind nexus noun 1 as in chain a series of things linked together the oft-repeated claim that any person on the planet can be connected to any other person through a nexus of six relationships Synonyms & Similar Words Relevance chain sequence train continuum string progression concatenation consecution gauntlet catena circle spectrum cycle scale chain reaction vicious circle catenation flow river belt stream vicious cycle file succession line gamut row queue range gantlet 2 as in hub a thing or place that is of greatest importance to an activity or interest as the nexus for three great religions, Jerusalem has had a troubled as well as illustrious history Synonyms & Similar Words hub center mecca capital core locus central focus base nucleus heart epicenter axis seat ground zero navel playground cynosure nerve center headquarters omphalos hotbed where it's at essence attraction magnet eye nub kernel hive hot spot quintessence thick polestar deep pith lodestone soul playland loadstone happy hunting ground
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