pathway

Etymology

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

noun

  1. A footpath or other path or track.
    follow the pathway
    go down the pathway
    on the pathway
  2. (biochemistry) A sequence of biochemical compounds, and the reactions linking them, that describe a process in metabolism or catabolism.
  3. (figurative) A course of action.
    the pathway to success

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