sammenkoblende

Sammenkoblende is a Danish and Norwegian term used as an attributive adjective meaning "connecting together" or "interconnecting." It derives from the verb sammenkoble, which means to couple or interconnect two or more parts to form a single system. The suffix -ende marks the present participle, producing a word that describes the function or action of linking.

In technical writing, sammenkoblende describes components, mechanisms, or processes whose purpose is to join, bridge, or link subsystems. Examples might include a sammenkoblende enhed that connects motor and gearbox, or a sammenkoblende netværk that interconnects multiple networks. The term emphasizes the linking action rather than just the end result, though it can occur in noun phrases as well.

Usage can vary by language and domain. In Danish and Norwegian, the more common noun for the act of connecting is sammenkobling, with kobling meaning a coupling or connector. Spelling variants may occur, including sammenkoblende or similar forms depending on regional conventions and stylistic guidelines.

See also: sammenkobling, kobling, interconnection, connector.