Linkage (Noun)
Meaning 1
(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).
Classification
Nouns denoting attributes of people and objects.
Examples
- The close linkage between the genes for flower color and petal shape suggested that they were located on the same chromosome.
- Studies of linkage in fruit flies helped early geneticists develop the theory of inheritance.
- Because the genes for hair color and eye color are linked, their alternative forms tend to be inherited together.
- The linkage of genes on the X chromosome is responsible for the pattern of inheritance of certain sex-linked traits in humans.
- Researchers used linkage analysis to identify the location of the gene associated with the disease.
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Meaning 2
A mechanical system of rods or springs or pivots that transmits power or motion.
Classification
Nouns denoting man-made objects.
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Meaning 3
The act of linking things together.
Classification
Nouns denoting acts or actions.
Examples
- The company's new product allows for easy linkage between different devices and platforms.
- There is a clear linkage between the rising cost of living and the decrease in purchasing power.
- The artist created a beautiful sculpture that demonstrated a fascinating linkage of form and function.
- The software program provides a seamless linkage between the customer database and the order fulfillment system.
- The research study revealed a strong linkage between exercise and a reduced risk of heart disease.
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Meaning 4
An associative relation.
Classification
Nouns denoting relations between people or things or ideas.