Catenation
ˌka-tə-ˈnā-shən
Noun
- Connection, arrangement, or succession in a regular or connected series (as in a chain).
- Linkage between atoms of the same chemical element (as carbon or silicon).
Example Sentences
“The novel unfolds as a catenation of letters exchanged over decades.”
“The traffic accident was a result of a catenation of small mistakes.”
“The documentary traced the catenation of events that led to the town’s revival.”
Word Origin
Latin, early 17th century
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