catenation

noun

Definition of catenationnext
as in sequence
a series of things linked together a catenation of missteps and miscalculations that ultimately grew into a colossal blunder

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  1. sequence
  2. chain
  3. train
  4. string
Noun
  • That sequence also has a quick cameo from Aaron Paul, who plays Matt’s dad in one of his transformations.
    — Jordan Moreau, Variety, 25 Oct. 2026
  • The sequence demonstrated the ability of different naval weapon systems to participate in a coordinated engagement against a surface target.
    — Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 25 Oct. 2026
Definition of sequence
Noun
  • This chain of reasoning purposefully stokes fear in the hearts of Broward citizens.
    — Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 29 Oct. 2026
  • Built for government demands BlueChip’s first customers are expected to value durability and supply-chain transparency over portability.
    — Atharva Gosavi, Interesting Engineering, 28 Oct. 2026
Definition of chain
Noun
  • Trump won his second term in office just days after the collapse of a new concrete canopy at a train station in Novi Sad, killing 16 people.
    — Brady Knox, The Washington Examiner, 27 Oct. 2026
  • Support for the populist had eroded since 16 people were killed in 2024 when a concrete canopy collapsed at a train station in Novi Sad.
    — JOVANA GEC, Arkansas Online, 26 Oct. 2026
Definition of train
Noun
  • The king announces that whoever can lift and string a sacred bow belonging to the Hindu deity Shiva may marry his daughter, Sita.
    — Tamanna Nangia, Encyclopedia Britannica, 30 Oct. 2026
  • The groom, who is close enough in age to feel more like a cousin, sends them on a quick errand that turns into a string of misadventures, leaving the trio at risk of missing the wedding altogether.
    — Essie Assibu, Variety, 30 Oct. 2026
Definition of string
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“Catenation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/catenation. Accessed 2 Nov. 2026.

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