pathway
English
Etymology
From Middle English pathwei, equivalent to path + way. Cognate with German Pfadweg, Afrikaans padweg.
Pronunciation
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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