{tandem, or concatenated}, {system}; the connection a
{cascade, tandem, or concatenated}, {connection}, or
{a concatenation}; and the control of the motors so obtained
a
{tandem, or concatenation}, {control}.
Note: In the cascade system of traction the cascade
connection is used for starting and for low speeds up
to half speed. For full speed the short-circuited motor
is cut loose from the other motor and is either left
idle or (commonly) connected direct to the line.
He [Algazel] denied the possibility of a known
connection between cause and effect. --Whewell.
The eternal and inserable connection between virtue
and hapiness. --Atterbury.
2. That which connects or joins together; bond; tie.
Any sort of connection which is perceived or
imagined between two or more things. --I. Taylor.
3. A relation; esp. a person connected with another by
marriage rather than by blood; -- used in a loose and
indefinite, and sometimes a comprehensive, sense.
4. The persons or things that are connected; as, a business
connection; the Methodist connection.
Men elevated by powerful connection. --Motley.
At the head of a strong parliamentary connection.
--Macaulay.
Whose names, forces, connections, and characters
were perfectly known to him. --Macaulay.
{In this connection}, in connection with this subject.
Note: [A phrase objected to by some writers.]
Note: This word was formerly written, as by Milton, with x
instead of t in the termination, connexion, and the
same thing is true of the kindred words inflexion,
reflexion, and the like. But the general usage at
present is to spell them connection, inflection,
reflection, etc.
Syn: Union; coherence; continuity; junction; association;
dependence; intercourse; commerce; communication;
affinity; relationship.