linkage

1 an associative relation

2 (genetics) traits that tend to be inherited together as a consequence of an association between their genes; all of the genes of a given chromosome are linked (where one goes they all go) [syn: gene linkage]

3 a mechanical system of rods or springs or pivots that transmits power or motion

4 the act of linking things together

English

Etymology

link + -age

Noun

1. A mechanical device that connects things.

   A linkage in my car's transmission is broken so I can't shift out of first gear.

2. A connection or relation between things or ideas.
3. The property of genes of being inherited together.
4. A set of definitely related words for which no proto-language can be derived.

Synonyms

• (mechanical device that connects things):
• (connection or relation between things or ideas): association, bond, connection, link, relationship
• (in genetics):
• (in linguistics):

Derived terms

• linkage map

Translations

Linkage generally means "the manner or style of being united", and can refer to:

• Genetic linkage
• Linkage (mechanical)
• Linkage (policy)
• Linkage (linguistics)
• Linkage (software)
• Linkage (BitTorrent client)

• Linkage is also a commonly used phrase in most instant message programs used to request a URL or hyperlink to a web location, particularly a hyperlink to a photo of a person, particularly on a social website such as facebook or myspace. It is used on some websites in place of a "link to us" (or similar) text.
  • Also see webpage and web browser

• Linkage, in addition to the above, is a popular game played on Wikipedia.
  • See Linkage (game)

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