pathway

English

/ˈpɑːθˌweɪ/, /ˈpæθˌweɪ/

noun
Definitions
  • 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.

Etymology

Inherited from Middle English pathwei compound from English path + English way (road, highway).

Origin

English

way

Gloss

road, highway

Concept
Semantic Field

Motion

Ontological Category

Person/Thing

Kanji

道, 路

Emoji
🛣️

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