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nexus

/ˈnɛk.suːs/

Meanings
noun
A form of connection.

Examples :

"The new student's arrival was a nexus for several friendships forming in the class. "
system structure

Related Words

Illustration obligation

obligation noun

/ɑb.ləˈɡeɪ.ʃən/

The act of binding oneself by a social, legal, or moral tie to someone.

"My obligation to my family means I need to visit them regularly. "

Illustration activities

activities noun

/ækˈtɪ.vɪ.tiz/ /ækˈtɪv.ə.tiz/

The state or quality of being active; activeness.

"Pit row was abuzz with activity."

Illustration connection

connection noun

/kəˈnɛkʃən/

The act of connecting.

"The connection between the two classrooms was established by installing a new phone line. "

Illustration jurisdiction

jurisdiction noun

/d͡ʒɔːɹɪsˈdɪkʃən/ /d͡ʒɝɪsˈdɪkʃən/

The power, right, or authority to interpret and apply the law.

"The school principal has jurisdiction over student behavior during lunch breaks. "

Illustration something

something noun

/ˈsamθɪŋ/ /ˈsʌmθɪŋ/

An object whose nature is yet to be defined.

"My friend told me there was something in the box, but I didn't know what it was yet. "

Illustration surrendering

surrendering verb

/səˈrɛndərɪŋ/ /ʃəˈrɛndərɪŋ/

To give up into the power, control, or possession of another.

"After hours of struggling, I ended up surrendering my homework assignment to the tutor for help. "

Illustration contracted

contracted verb

/kənˈtɹæktɪd/

To draw together or nearer; to shorten, narrow, or lessen.

"The metal railing contracted slightly in the cold winter air. "

Illustration community

community noun

/k(ə)ˈmjunəti/ /kəˈmjuːnɪti/

A group sharing a common understanding, and often the same language, law, manners, and/or tradition.

"The school community celebrated the end-of-year festival together. "

Illustration established

established verb

/ɪˈstæb.lɪʃt/

To make stable or firm; to confirm.

"The company established a new policy to improve employee safety. "

Illustration connected

connected verb

/kəˈnɛktɪd/

(of an object) To join (to another object): to attach, or to be intended to attach or capable of attaching, to another object.

"I think this piece connects to that piece over there."

Illustration friendships

friendships noun

/ˈfɹɛnʃɪps/

The condition of being friends.

"Developing strong friendships is important for happiness and well-being. "

Illustration relationship

relationship noun

/ɹɪˈleɪʃ(ə)nʃɪp/ /ɹɪˈleɪʃənˌʃɪp/

Connection or association; the condition of being related.

"My teacher has a good relationship with all her students. "