Neuverbinden

Neuverbinden is a German neologism used to describe the process of creating or reestablishing connections. The term is applied in different domains where linking or re-linking is relevant, including neuroscience, information technology, and social contexts. It can function as a verb (to Neuverbinden) or as a noun in branding or methodological names.

In neuroscience and neurorehabilitation, Neuverbinden refers to mechanisms and therapeutic approaches aimed at forming new neural connections and reorganizing brain networks after injury or disease. The concept emphasizes neural plasticity, synaptic changes, and the retraining of functional pathways to recover abilities such as movement or cognition. In IT and communications, Neuverbinden describes methods for reconfiguring networks, restoring connectivity after outages, or establishing new, efficient links between systems, services, and data routes. In sociology and organizational studies, the term is used metaphorically to denote rebuilding social ties, collaboration networks, or community engagement.

Etymology reflects its compound structure from neu- (new or neural) and verbinden (to connect). Its use is not standardized across disciplines, and in practice the meaning varies with context. Some sources treat it as a process, others as a project name, program, or technique within a larger framework of resilience, rehabilitation, or network design.

See also: neural plasticity, neurorehabilitation, network reconfiguration, resilience, social network rebuilding.