pathway

noun

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

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We walked along a winding pathway. we parked our car near a rambling pathway that led down to the pond
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The independent assessment was carried out by DBD International, which reviewed the project’s technology, licensing pathway, and commercial framework. — Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 4 Aug. 2026 The framework replaces an often uncertain approval process characterized by its three-stage decision pathway comprising No-Objection, Approval and Authorization. — ABC News, 4 Aug. 2026 Pair new hires with mentors, clarify growth pathways early and schedule regular check-ins during the first 90 days. — Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 4 Aug. 2026 Safety would come first, but such a regulatory pathway would allow software innovation to be more accessible, and to reach the market more quickly. — Dana P. Goldman, STAT, 4 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for pathway

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First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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The first known use of pathway was in the 15th century

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“Pathway.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/pathway. Accessed 5 Aug. 2026.

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pathway

noun
path·​way ˈpath-ˌwā How to pronounce pathway (audio)
ˈpȧth-
: path

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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

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