catenate

Thân thiện

The biologist uses a microscope to catenate the tiny spores on a slide.

Definition

Verb: * To connect or link things together in a chain or a series.

Usage

The verb "catenate" describes the action of forming a chain by linking individual units or elements together. It is a formal, technical term often used in scientific and computing contexts. It implies a linear, sequential connection.

Examples

• In biology, certain bacteria catenate their circular DNA molecules, forming long chains.
• The programmer wrote a function to catenate multiple text strings into a single paragraph.
• These spores are known to catenate, creating a filamentous structure under the microscope.

Advanced Usage

• "To be catenated": Describes the state of being linked in a chain.
  • The final product was a long, catenated polymer.

Variants and Related Words

• Catenation (noun): The process or state of being linked in a chain.
  • The catenation of carbon atoms allows for the vast diversity of organic compounds.
• Concatenate (verb): A more common synonym, especially in computing and general language, meaning to link things together in a series or chain.
• Chain (verb/noun): A more common general term for connecting or a series of connected links.

Synonyms

• Link
• Connect
• Concatenate
• Join in a series

Antonyms

• Separate
• Disconnect
• Detach
• Break apart

Học thuật

Verb

1. arrange in a series of rings or chains, as for spores

Từ đồng nghĩa

• catenulate