link
/lɪŋk/(noun)
AWL Sublist 3CEFR B2IELTS Band 7.0 - 9.0
Academic Definition
A relationship, connection, or association between two or more people, things, or ideas.
Key Academic Collocations
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linklinkagelinkslinkedlinking
Lexical Alternatives (Synonyms)
connectioncorrelationtiebondassociation
Academic Sample Sentences in Context
"Epidemiological data demonstrates a direct link between prolonged exposure to particulate air pollution and pulmonary disease."
"The high-speed rail network provides an indispensable commercial link between capital hubs and rural provinces."
"While a strong correlation exists, researchers have stopped short of asserting an unequivocal causal link."
IELTS Examiner Scoring Strategy (Lexical Resource)
Use 'causal link' when discussing cause-and-effect in academic writing: 'A direct link has been established between X and Y'.