nexus

American  

[nek-suhs] / ˈnɛk səs /

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.

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nexus British  

/ ˈnɛksəs /

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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Etymology

Origin of nexus

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

Example Sentences

Tif Sigfrids, gallerist and publisher Umm…: Taix was a cultural nexus.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 26, 2026

In a book full of bold medical claims, the most striking may be Mr. Gifford’s discussion of a potential nexus between heat and depression.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 16, 2026

However, Acting Special Agent in Charge Alex Doran, from the FBI's San Antonio office, said there were indications in the SUV and on the suspect that suggested a "nexus to terrorism".

From BBC • Mar. 1, 2026

"It's a remarkable nexus: an ultra-modern technology being applied to a 2.6-million-year-old fossil to tell a story that is common to us all," Alemseged said.

From Science Daily • Jan. 23, 2026

In one nexus, five highways meet; I have to erase and redraw the ramps a few times.

From "It’s Kind of a Funny Story" by Ned Vizzini