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- [kuh-tee-nuh]
- /kəˈti nə/
- /kə.ˈtiː.nə/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [kuh-tee-nuh]
- /kəˈti nə/
Definitions of catena word
- noun catena a connected series, esp of patristic comments on the Bible 3
- noun catena a linked or connected series, as of excerpted writings 3
- noun plural catena a chain or connected series, especially of extracts from the writings of the fathers of the Christian church. 1
- noun catena A connected series or chain. 1
- noun catena A series of related items. 0
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Origin of catena
First appearance:
before 1635 One of the 43% oldest English words
First recorded in 1635-45, catena is from the Latin word catēna a chain
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Parts of speech for Catena
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
catena popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 83% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.
catena usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for catena
noun catena
- conglomerate — A conglomerate is a large business firm consisting of several different companies.
- group — any collection or assemblage of persons or things; cluster; aggregation: a group of protesters; a remarkable group of paintings.
- string — a slender cord or thick thread used for binding or tying; line.
- continuity — Continuity is the fact that something continues to happen or exist, with no great changes or interruptions.
- set — to put (something or someone) in a particular place: to set a vase on a table.
Antonyms for catena
noun catena
- interruption — an act or instance of interrupting.
Top questions with catena
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