linkage

• Substantivo que designa uma ligação ou associação entre objetos, como um sistema mecânico de barras que transmite movimento, uma ligação genética no cromossomo ou a ação de conectar elementos entre si.

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.

   Relação

   • 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.

   Sinônimosassociationbondconnectioncorrelationinterconnectioninterrelationlinkrelationrelationshiptie

2. Genetic linkageC1formalscientific

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

   Ligação gênica

   • 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.

   Ligação mecânica

   • 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.

   Sinônimosconnectioncouplingmechanism

4. Act of linkingB2formal

   The action or process of connecting or joining things together.

   Ligação

   • 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.

   Sinônimosconcatenationconjunctionconnectioncouplingjoiningunion