1. connections or relationships between two or more things
2. a system of connected parts that work together, especially in machinery
Usage: mechanical

Examples

• The researchers studied the linkages between poverty and education.
• Strong linkages exist between the two companies through shared ownership.
• The mechanical linkages in the engine need regular maintenance.
• Scientists are exploring the linkages between climate change and extreme weather.
• The brake linkages connect the pedal to the wheels.
• Economic linkages between countries have grown stronger over time.
• The complex linkages in the robot’s arm allow precise movement.