coupling

Meanings

• Verb

  The act of joining two things together, especially mechanically or electrically.

  - "The technician performed the coupling of the two pipes."
  - "The electrical coupling of the batteries was a crucial step in the experiment."

• Noun

  A device used to connect two things, such as pipes or electrical circuits.

  - "The coupling between the two pipes was faulty and needed replacement."
  - "The electrical coupling in the circuit failed, causing a power outage."

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Antonyms

cohesion

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Synonyms

have sex , make love , bewed , espouse , affix , attach , put together , dependency

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with coupling
doubles , couples , mouples

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Variants

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coupling , couplings , couple , coupled , couples , inter-couple , inter-coupled , inter-couples , inter-coupling , intercouple , intercoupled , intercouples , intercoupling , universal coupling , universal joint , universal joints , couple with , coupled with , couples with , coupling with

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Etymology

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From the Old French word 'coupler', meaning 'to join, attach, or fasten'.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'coupling' is also used in the field of mathematics to describe the relationship between two functions.

2. In the context of computer programming, a 'coupling' refers to the degree to which one module depends on another module.

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Related Concepts

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1. Joint: A structure that connects two parts or elements, such as a joint in the human body or a mechanical joint.

2. Connection: The act or state of being connected, joined, or linked.

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Culture

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In literature, the term 'coupling' is sometimes used metaphorically to refer to the connection or relationship between two characters or ideas.

How to Memorize "coupling"

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   - Imagine two pieces of machinery coming together and being secured with a coupling.

2. associate
   

   - Think of the word 'coupling' as meaning 'connection' or 'joining'.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Remember the word 'coupling' as 'connecting two things together'.

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