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Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

linker

/ˈlɪŋkɚ/

Word Rarity Rare

Frequency: 2.57 in modern English

Syllables
link-er
IPA
/ˈlɪŋkɚ/
10
Scrabble Score
6
Letters
2
Syllables
6
Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

That which links.

noun

A computer program that takes one or more objects generated by compilers and assembles them into a single executable program.

noun

A short oligonucleotide containing a recognition sequence for a restriction enzyme, used to blunt the ends of sticky DNA segments.

noun

A word or short expression that links clauses or other syntactic elements.

noun

A word or short expression that links clauses or other syntactic elements.

noun

A linked bond, one for which the principal is indexed to inflation.

Informal

verb

To ligate a DNA segment using a linker.

name

A surname.

Example Sentences

Etymology

From link + -er

Word Breakdown

Regional Pronunciation

  • American English: /ˈlɪŋkɚ/
  • British English: /ˈlɪŋkə/

Usage

Inflected Forms

linkers (plural) linkers (present, singular) linkering (participle, present) linkered (participle, past) linkered (past)

Derived Forms

polylinker

Phrases

linker DNA

Frequently Paired Words

linkee

Synonyms

ligature link editor

Rhymes With

thinker tinker drinker sinker pinker treblinka brinker freethinker rinker winker klinker kinker

Questions

How do you pronounce linker?
The recorded pronunciation is /ˈlɪŋkɚ/.
What does linker mean?
That which links.
Where does linker come from?
From link + -er

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