2
: a line of communication over interconnecting neurons extending from one organ or center to another
also
: a network of interconnecting neurons along which a nerve impulse travels
3
: the sequence of usually enzyme-catalyzed reactions by which one substance is converted into another
metabolic pathways
Examples of pathway in a Sentence
We walked along a winding pathway.
we parked our car near a rambling pathway that led down to the pond
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Sindhya Valloppillil, Forbes.com, 10 June 2025
That means expanding relevant support systems, ensuring Latino students see themselves in STEM leadership, and partnering with industry to provide meaningful career pathways.
—Dayna L. Martinez, The Orlando Sentinel, 7 June 2025
Senior elite players actually had more atypical pathways than those who did not reach elite levels.
—Liam Tharme, New York Times, 7 June 2025
Lightning can follow conductive pathways, and these precautions reduce the risk of electrical surges.
—Bay Area Weather Report, Mercury News, 7 June 2025
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“Pathway.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/pathway. Accessed 16 Jun. 2025.
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pathway
noun
path·way
ˈpath-ˌwā, ˈpȧth- 
1
: a line of communication over interconnecting neurons extending from one organ or center to another
also
: a network of interconnecting neurons along which a nerve impulse travels
2
: the sequence of usually enzyme-catalyzed reactions by which one substance is converted into another
metabolic pathways
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