linkage

• Nom désignant une liaison ou une association entre des objets, par exemple un système mécanique de tiges transmettant un mouvement, une liaison génétique sur un chromosome, ou l'action de relier des éléments entre eux.

A noun referring to a connection or association between things, such as a mechanical system of rods transmitting motion, a genetic association on a chromosome, or the act of linking items together.

1. Associative relationB2formal

   A connection or relationship between two or more things, often implying a mutual influence or dependency.

   Relation associative

   • There is a clear linkage between smoking and lung cancer.
   • The study explored the linkage between poverty and crime.
   • The linkage between the two events was not immediately obvious.

   Synonymesassociationbondconnectioncorrelationinterconnectioninterrelationlinkrelationrelationshiptie

2. Genetic linkageC1formalscientific

   The tendency of genes located close together on a chromosome to be inherited together during meiosis.

   Liaison génétique

   • Genetic linkage analysis helps map the location of disease genes.
   • The genes for eye color and hair color show strong linkage.
   • Linkage studies have been crucial in understanding hereditary disorders.

3. Mechanical linkageC1formaltechnical

   A system of rods, springs, or pivots designed to transmit power or motion from one part of a machine to another.

   liaison mécanique

   • The linkage in the bicycle's brake system needs adjustment.
   • A complex linkage connects the steering wheel to the front wheels.
   • The engineer designed a new linkage to improve the robot's arm movement.

   Synonymesconnectioncouplingmechanism

4. Act of linkingB2formal

   The action or process of connecting or joining things together.

   action de lier

   • The linkage of the two companies created a powerful corporation.
   • Proper linkage of the data files is essential for the analysis.
   • The linkage of the railway lines improved transportation efficiency.

   Synonymesconcatenationconjunctionconnectioncouplingjoiningunion