pathway
0 antonyms and opposites of pathway, grouped by meaning.
Noun — A path or track, especially one leading somewhere specific.
How to use pathway
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
Etymology
From Middle English pathwei, a combination of "path" and "way."
Full origin of pathway →Frequently asked questions
What does “pathway” mean?
The word “pathway” means a path or track, especially one leading somewhere specific. In plain terms, a literal walking track, or a figurative route — a biological process or a planned course toward a goal.
How do you pronounce “pathway”?
“Pathway” is pronounced PAHTH-way (/ˈpæθˌweɪ/ in IPA).
How do you use “pathway” in a sentence?
Here is “pathway” used in a sentence: “A stone pathway led to the front door.”
What part of speech is “pathway”?
“Pathway” is a noun.
Where does the word “pathway” come from?
The word “pathway” comes from Middle English. From Middle English pathwei, a combination of "path" and "way.".
Is “pathway” a common word?
“Pathway” is an uncommon word in modern English.
How many meanings does “pathway” have?
“Pathway” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a path or track, especially one leading somewhere specific.
What is the difference between a pathway and a path?
Pathway and path both describe a track leading somewhere, but pathway often sounds slightly more formal and is commonly used in planned, designed, or figurative contexts, such as "career pathway" or "metabolic pathway." Path is the more general, everyday term for a physical track.
What does pathway mean in a scientific context?
In science, particularly biology, pathway refers to a series of chemical reactions in the body, such as a metabolic pathway that converts one substance into another through several steps. This differs from the physical sense of a track leading somewhere.
What is a common figurative use of pathway?
Pathway is often used figuratively to describe a planned course of action or progression toward a goal, as in "career pathway" or "pathway to citizenship." This extends the literal sense of a physical track into an abstract route toward an outcome.