1. an associative relation • Derivationally related forms: link • Hypernyms: connection, connexion, connectedness • Hyponyms: link, nexus 2.(genetics) traits that tend to be inherited together as a consequence of an association between their genes; all of the genes of a given chromosome are linked (where one goes they all go) • Syn: gene linkage • Topics: genetics, genetic science • Hypernyms: inheritance, hereditary pattern 3. a mechanical system of rods or springs or pivots that transmits power or motion • Derivationally related forms: link • Hypernyms: mechanical system 4. the act of linking things together • Derivationally related forms: link • Hypernyms: fastening, attachment
