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- Dictionarynexus/ˈnɛksəs/
noun
- 1. a connection or series of connections linking two or more things: "the nexus between industry and political power"
- 2. a central or focal point: "the nexus of any government in this country is No. 10"
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NEXUS definition: 1. an important connection between the parts of a system or a group of things: 2. an important…. Learn more.
1. : connection, link. the nexus between teachers and students. also : a causal link. the nexus between poverty and crime. 2. : a connected group or series. a nexus of theories. a nexus of relationships. 3. : center, focus. The bookstore has become something of a nexus for the downtown neighborhood. Jane Smiley. Did you know?
A nexus is a central link or connection. If you happen to be at the nexus of something, you are right in the middle of it, like standing in the middle of an intersection.
Nexus definition: a means of connection; tie; link.. See examples of NEXUS used in a sentence.
n., pl. nex•us•es, nex•us. 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. a specialized area of the cell membrane involved in intercellular communication and adhesion.
A nexus is a connection or series of connections within a particular situation or system. [ formal ] The Prayer Book has provided a flexible enough nexus of beliefs to hold together the different church parties.
There is a nexus between each leading group of social phenomena and other leading groups; if there is a change in one of them, that change is accompanied by a corresponding modification of all the rest. It's a complex nexus of nerves at the base of your brain. Nexus means "binding together" or "connecting."
