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linkage

[ˈlɪŋkɪdʒ]
nounfemininepl: linkages
ligação
1. The act or process of linking; a connection or series of connections
The linkage between education and employment is well established.
A ligação entre educação e emprego é bem estabelecida.
2. A system of interconnected parts or mechanisms
The car's steering linkage was damaged in the accident.
A ligação da direção do carro foi danificada no acidente.
3. In genetics, the tendency of genes located close together on a chromosome to be inherited together
Genetic linkage determines which traits are inherited together.
A ligação genética determina quais características são herdadas juntas.
4. A diplomatic or political connection or relationship
Trade linkage between the two nations strengthened their relationship.
A ligação comercial entre as duas nações fortaleceu sua relação.
Synonyms
connectionbondlinkcouplingattachment
Antonyms
disconnectionseparationseverance

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
ligação
most common usage
São Paulo
ligação
standard usage, also used in technical contexts
Rio de Janeiro
ligação
standard usage
Portugal
ligação
standard usage; also 'encadeamento' in technical/mechanical contexts

Related Idioms & Phrases

break the linkage
establish a linkage
strengthen the linkage
direct linkage
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