kapcsolhatóság

Kapcsolhatóság (Hungarian: capability to be connected or switched) is a general term describing the property of a system, device or structure that allows it to form connections, be switched between states, or be integrated with other systems. The word derives from the verb kapcsol (to connect/switch) and the nominalizing suffix -hatóság (capability).

In engineering and electronics, kapcsolhatóság refers to the ability of components or circuits to be connected, disconnected or reconfigured, and it is often evaluated by switching speed, reliability of contacts, and ease of reconfiguration. In networking and telecommunications it denotes the capacity of nodes and links to establish and maintain communication paths; metrics such as node connectivity, edge connectivity, redundancy and fault tolerance are commonly used to assess it.

In information technology, kapcsolhatóság overlaps with interoperability and modularity, describing how readily software components, interfaces or services can be composed and reconfigured. In graph theory and related mathematical contexts the concept corresponds to connectivity properties (though the standard Hungarian mathematical term for connectedness is összefüggőség); in colloquial or applied usage kapcsolhatóság may be used to emphasize practical linkability rather than formal topological connectedness.

Factors affecting kapcsolhatóság include design standards, interface compatibility, physical connectors, protocols, and maintenance practices. Improving kapcsolhatóság is a common objective in system design to enhance flexibility, resilience and ease of integration.