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linkage

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/ˈlɪŋkɪdʒ/ · lin-kage

The way in which two or more things are connected or related.

Meanings

nounformal

The way in which two or more things are connected or related.

دو یا زیادہ چیزوں کے آپس میں جڑے ہونے یا متعلق ہونے کا طریقہ۔

رشتہ بندی

rishta bandi

Synonyms

connectionrelationshipassociationتعلقرشتہجوڑ

Antonyms

disconnectionseparationdissociationانتہائیعلحدگیتفریق

Common Collocations

  • linkage of ideas
  • linkage between systems
  • social linkage

Example Sentences

The linkage between education and economic growth is well established.

تعلیم اور اقتصادی ترقی کے درمیان رشتہ بندی اچھی طرح قائم ہے۔

Taleem aur iqtisaadi taraqqi ke darmiyan rishta bandi achi tarah qaim hai.

We need to explore the linkage of various species in this ecosystem.

ہمیں اس ماحولیاتی نظام میں مختلف انواع کی رشتہ بندی کو جانچنے کی ضرورت ہے۔

Humein is maholiyati nizam mein mukhtalif anwa ki rishta bandi ko jaanchnay ki zarurat hai.

The report highlights the linkage between mental health and physical well-being.

یہ رپورٹ ذہنی صحت اور جسمانی بہبود کے درمیان رشتہ بندی کو اجاگر کرتی ہے۔

Yeh report zihni sehat aur jismani behboud ke darmiyan rishta bandi ko ujagar karti hai.

Easily Confused With

link:Link is a more general term referring to a connection, while linkage refers specifically to the arrangement or network of connections.

Word Family

link
nounرشتہ
linked
verbجوڑا

See Also

💡 Memory Tip

Think of linking two chains together.

Imagine a chain with interlinked rings.

✍️ Urdu Poetry

عشق کی زنجیر ہے یہ بھی، رشتہ ہے جوڑتا ہے کا ہر چراغ

Ishq ki zanjeer hai yeh bhi, rishta hai jorta hai ka har charagh

This too is a chain of love, every lamp connects us.

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🗣️ Urdu Proverb

جڑیں مضبوط ہوں تو درخت بڑا ہوتا ہے۔

Jarein mazboot hon to darakht bara hota hai.

Strong roots ensure the tree grows tall.

📖 Etymology

Origin: Old English "link" — a connection or relationship

First known use: 19th century

The term 'linkage' emerged to describe connections or associations between two or more entities.