pathway

Meanings

1. 1
   noun

   A footpath or other path or track.

   follow the pathway

2. 2
   noun

   A sequence of biochemical compounds, and the reactions linking them, that describe a process in metabolism or catabolism.

   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 oxidative stress [51 ].

3. 3
   noun

   A course of action.

   the pathway to success

4. 4
   noun

   a trodden path

5. 5
   noun

   a bundle of myelinated nerve fibers following a path through the brain

Etymology

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