Meaning of linkage in English

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  1. Pronunciation
  2. Noun
    1. Definitions

  1. Pronunciation

    /ˈlɪŋkɪdʒ/

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  1. Noun

    linkage

    Definitions

    1. an associative relation

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  2. 2. (genetics) traits that tend to be inherited together as a consequence of an association between their genes

    Examples

    • « all of the genes of a given chromosome are linked (where one goes they all go) »
  3. 3. a mechanical system of rods or springs or pivots that transmits power or motion

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  4. 4. the act of linking things together

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