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单词 pathway
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pathway

noun

path·​way ˈpath-ˌwā How to pronounce pathway (audio)
ˈpäth-
1
: path, course
2
: a line of communication over interconnecting neurons extending from one organ or center to another
also : a network of interconnecting neurons along which a nerve impulse travels
3
: the sequence of usually enzyme-catalyzed reactions by which one substance is converted into another
metabolic pathways

Synonyms

  • footpath
  • path
  • trace
  • track
  • trail
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Example Sentences

We walked along a winding pathway. we parked our car near a rambling pathway that led down to the pond
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Word History

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Kids Definition

pathway

noun

path·​way ˈpath-ˌwā How to pronounce pathway (audio)
ˈpäth-
: path sense 1

Medical Definition

pathway

noun

path·​way ˈpath-ˌwā, ˈpȧth- How to pronounce pathway (audio)
1
: a line of communication over interconnecting neurons extending from one organ or center to another
also : a network of interconnecting neurons along which a nerve impulse travels
2
: the sequence of usually enzyme-catalyzed reactions by which one substance is converted into another
metabolic pathways

pathway

noun

1
as in path
a rough course or way formed by or as if by repeated footsteps we parked our car near a rambling pathway that led down to the pond

Synonyms & Similar Words

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  • path
  • footpath
  • trail
  • walkway
  • road
  • track
  • route
  • passageway
  • street
  • trace
  • roadway
  • thoroughfare
  • alley
  • lane
  • alleyway
  • shortcut
  • bridle path
  • bypath
  • byway
  • pass
  • cutoff
  • towpath
  • passage
  • runway
  • byroad
  • row
  • bystreet
  • run
2
as in route
the direction along which something or someone moves the long, winding pathway of the river before it meets the sea

Synonyms & Similar Words

  • path
  • route
  • way
  • trajectory
  • steps
  • course
  • track
  • routeway
  • line
  • loop
  • circuit
  • descent
  • circle
  • orbit
  • arc
  • flight path
  • ascent
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