pathway

[ path-wey, pahth- ]

noun

1. a path, course, route, or way. ways.
2. Biochemistry. a sequence of reactions, usually controlled and catalyzed by enzymes, by which one organic substance is converted to another.

pathway

/ ˈpɑːθˌweɪ /

noun

1. another word for path path
2. a route to or way of access to; way of reaching or achieving something
3. courses taken by a student to gain entry to a higher course or towards a final qualification
4. biochem a chain of reactions associated with a particular metabolic process

pathway

/ păth′wā′ /

1. A chain of nerve fibers along which impulses normally travel.
2. A sequence of enzymatic or other reactions by which one biological material is converted to another.

Other Words From

• pathwayed adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of pathway¹

First recorded in 1530–40; path + way ¹

Example Sentences

The idea behind the study is that engaging in the arts offers a pathway for exploring and expanding new ways of thinking, developing insights and sparking self-discovery.

From Science Daily

"All I want is to meet him and get a pathway forward. They have let me down for 70 years."

From BBC

"Or are we better off sticking our head down, ploughing on and hopefully putting some things in place that can hopefully make some improvements at regional level and in the pathway, which can benefit us."

From BBC

By comparing CSF samples from people with and without Alzheimer's disease, the researchers could then identify which cellular pathways are dysfunctional.

From Science Daily

The study, recently published online in the journal Molecular Psychiatry, identified two types of RSC pathways, connected to different parts of the brain, each with its own pattern of inputs and functions.

From Science Daily

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