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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Maureen O'Hare, CNN Money, 4 Apr. 2026
The new career pathways initiative will also rely on the state’s business community as a key partner.
—P.r. Lockhart, Hartford Courant, 4 Apr. 2026
Key pathways such as the Strait of Hormuz have been effectively shuttered and routes from strategic hubs such as Dubai, Doha and Abu Dhabi have also been impacted.
—ABC News, 4 Apr. 2026
Accessibility Due to Lupaia’s location on a steep hilltop with gravel pathways and naturally uneven grounds at various levels, this resort is not wheelchair accessible.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 3 Apr. 2026
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“Pathway.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/pathway. Accessed 5 Apr. 2026.
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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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