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nexus

[nek-suhs]

noun

plural

nexuses, nexus 
  1. a means of connection; tie; link.

  2. a connected series or group.

  3. the core or center, as of a matter or situation.

  4. Cell Biology.a specialized area of the cell membrane involved in intercellular communication and adhesion.



nexus

/ ˈɛə /

noun

  1. a means of connection between members of a group or things in a series; link; bond

  2. a connected group or series

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51Թ History and Origins

Origin of nexus1

First recorded in 1655–65; from Latin nexus “a binding, joining, fastening,” noun use of past participle of nectere “to bind, join, tie”
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51Թ History and Origins

Origin of nexus1

C17: from Latin: a binding together, from nectere to bind
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As a lowly CC, I am no longer the nexus of information or the potential recipient of furious commentary — “Oh my God, mom, do you even read your emails?”

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The society feared that the reported involvement of the army in the matter "underscores a dangerous nexus of military power and political oppression".

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While "enemy" is overstating it, Peterson was right, and additionally Carney is also very adept at understanding the nexus between markets and headlines.

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Situated at the nexus of the face-off between the executive and judicial branches is a little-scrutinized arm of the federal government: the U.S.

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That legal battle, according to Mr Maib, has "irreparably decimated the working relationship" between the two companies, ultimately ending "the most lucrative nexus" for Village Roadshow's historic success.

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