pathway
noun
path·way
| \ ˈpath-ˌwā
, ˈpäth-\
, ˈpäth-\
Definition of pathway
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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Examples of pathway in a Sentence
We walked along a winding pathway.
we parked our car near a rambling pathway that led down to the pond
Recent Examples on the Web
And given his talent, who knows, maybe there is that pathway. — Sam Blum | Sblum@al.com, al, "After lost year, Auburn WR Will Hastings ready to prove himself again," 12 Aug. 2019 While the debate as to whether computer science is a math discipline or a science discipline (or both) will continue, what is clear is that computer science is a pathway to a good career. — Andrew Lisa, The Mercury News, "Opinion: Too few Bay Area students have access to computer science courses," 11 Aug. 2019 There is no pathway for the compact to go into effect before the 2020 election—but 2024 remains a possibility. — Adam Eichen, The New Republic, "The Case Against the Electoral College Is Stronger Than Ever," 2 Aug. 2019 Ray Hilburn, associate director of the Alabama Poultry & Egg Association, said that’s a big deal because exports are the pathway to growth for Alabama’s poultry producers. — Lily Jackson | Ljackson@al.com, al.com, "Alabama port business heats up as massive container refrigerator comes in," 24 July 2019 Any violence would be the actions of a tiny minority of protesters, the vast majority of whom have and continue to be peaceful, but there is not necessarily any pathway for the largely leaderless movement to reign in its most radical elements. — James Griffiths, CNN, "Hong Kong is teetering on the edge as protests take a darker turn," 22 July 2019 Fertility fraud There's now a pathway for patients to sue over fertility fraud. — Casey Smith, Indianapolis Star, "What you should know about these Indiana laws going into effect July 1," 1 July 2019 What does appear to be ending is the post-World War II era in which the United States championed global trade as immunization against future conflict, selling the idea that the free exchange of goods was a pathway toward a more stable world order. — Peter S. Goodman, New York Times, "Globalization Is Moving Past the U.S. and Its Vision of World Order," 19 June 2019 Still, for students who are struggling financially, the two-year degree can be a pathway into the profession. — Deirdre Fernandes, BostonGlobe.com, "Roxbury Community College’s nursing program loses accreditation," 13 June 2019These example sentences are selected automatically from various online news sources to reflect current usage of the word 'pathway.' Views expressed in the examples do not represent the opinion of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
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More Definitions for pathway
pathway
noun
path·way
| \ ˈpath-ˌwā
, ˈpäth-\
, ˈpäth-\
Kids Definition of pathway
pathway
noun
path·way
| \ ˈpath-ˌwā, ˈpȧth-
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Medical Definition of pathway
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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