pathway
/ˈpɑːθˌweɪ/
Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.
Also seen as: pathways
Sense 1
Meaning · English
A footpath or other path or track.
Noun
Examples
follow the pathway
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Sense 2
Meaning · English
A sequence of biochemical compounds, and the reactions linking them, that describe a process in metabolism or catabolism.
Noun
Examples
On the other hand, it can be observed that, with small exceptions, the S. pneumonia strains are the only Streptococci equipped with homospermidine biosynthesis and pyruvate oxidation pathways, which have been found to be involved in pathogenicity mechanisms [50 ] and in the counteraction of oxidativ
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “pathway” mean?
A footpath or other path or track.
Is “pathway” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.