pathway
English
Etymology
From Middle English pathwei, equivalent to path + way. Cognate with German Pfadweg, Afrikaans padweg.
Pronunciation
- (Received Pronunciation) IPA(key): /ˈpɑːθˌweɪ/
- (US, Northern England) IPA(key): /ˈpæθˌweɪ/
Noun
pathway (plural pathways)
- A footpath or other path or track.
- (biochemistry) A sequence of biochemical compounds, and the reactions linking them, that describe a process in metabolism or catabolism.
- (figurative) A course of action.
Translations
footpath, path or track
biochemistry: sequence of biochemical compounds
References
- Joe Miller (2018 January 24) “Davos jargon: A crime against the English language?”, in BBC News[1], BBC