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- [kat-n-eyt]
- /ˈkæt nˌeɪt/
- /ˈkæ.tɪ.neɪt/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [kat-n-eyt]
- /ˈkæt nˌeɪt/
Definitions of catenate word
- verb catenate to arrange or be arranged in a series of chains or rings 3
- verb transitive catenate to form into a chain or linked series; link 3
- verb with object catenate to link together; form into a connected series: catenated cells. 1
- noun catenate To connect things together, especially to form a chain. 1
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Origin of catenate
First appearance:
before 1615 One of the 41% oldest English words
1615-25; < Latin catēnātus chained, equivalent to catēn(a) a chain + -ātus -ate1
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Parts of speech for Catenate
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
catenate popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 68% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
According to our data about 67% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.
catenate usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for catenate
verb catenate
- track — a structure consisting of a pair of parallel lines of rails with their crossties, on which a railroad train, trolley, or the like runs.
- seek — to go in search or quest of: to seek the truth.
- accompany — If you accompany someone, you go somewhere with them.
- attend — If you attend a meeting or other event, you are present at it.
- concatenate — to link or join together, esp in a chain or series
Antonyms for catenate
verb catenate
- ignore — to refrain from noticing or recognizing: to ignore insulting remarks.
- pass over — to move past; go by: to pass another car on the road.
- shun — to keep away from (a place, person, object, etc.), from motives of dislike, caution, etc.; take pains to avoid.
- slight — small in amount, degree, etc.: a slight increase; a slight odor.
- precede — to go before, as in place, order, rank, importance, or time.
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