Link

usgb/lɪŋk/
noun

A relationship between two things or situations.

There is a clear link between poverty and crime.
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Often appears as...

  • establish a link
  • break a link
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Abstract Concept

The link here is intangible, showing relationship or relevance between abstract concepts.

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She found a link between diet and well-being.
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Implicit Cause

Sometimes 'link' indicates an underlying cause, not just a correlation.

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Scientists discovered a link between smoking and lung cancer.
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Research Context

Often used in academic or research contexts to show findings or hypotheses.

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The study explored the link between sleep patterns and learning abilities.
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