pathway

/ˈpæθˌweɪ/ /ˈpɑːθˌweɪ/

Meanings

noun

A footpath or other path or track.

Examples :

"The pathway through the park led directly to the playground. "

way place

noun

A sequence of biochemical compounds, and the reactions linking them, that describe a process in metabolism or catabolism.

Examples :

"The body uses the glycolysis pathway to break down sugar and create energy. "

biochemistry biology chemistry physiology process system

noun

A course of action.

Examples :

"The pathway to getting a promotion at work is to consistently meet deadlines and exceed expectations. "

way action plan

Related Words

glycolysis noun

/ɡlaɪˈkɒlɪsɪs/ /ɡlaɪˈkɑːlɪsɪs/

The cellular degradation of the simple sugar glucose to yield pyruvic acid, and ATP as an energy source

"During intense exercise, when oxygen is limited, muscle cells rely heavily on glycolysis to quickly produce ATP for energy, even though it's less efficient than aerobic respiration. "

footpath noun

/ˈfʊtˌpæθ/ /ˈfʊtˌpɑːθ/

A path for pedestrians.

"The children walked along the footpath to school. "

metabolism noun

/mɪˈtab.əl.ɪz.əm/ /məˈtæ.bəlˌɪz.əm/

The chemical processes that occur within a living organism in order to maintain life.

"My grandmother's slow metabolism means she needs to eat smaller portions to maintain a healthy weight. "

biochemical noun

/ˌbaɪoʊˈkɛmɪkəl/ /ˌbaɪəˈkɛmɪkəl/

A chemical substance derived from a biological source

"The doctor ordered a blood test to check the levels of important biochemicals in my body, like glucose and cholesterol. "

playground noun

/ˈpleɪɡɹaʊnd/

(outdoors) A large open space for children to play on, usually having dedicated play equipment (such as swings and slides).

"The school's playground was a favorite spot for the children after their classes. "

catabolism noun

/kəˈtæbəlɪzəm/ /ˌkætəˈbɑːlɪzəm/

Destructive metabolism, usually including the release of energy and breakdown of materials.

"During intense exercise, the body experiences increased catabolism, breaking down muscle tissue to release energy. "

consistently adverb

/kənˈsɪstəntli/ /kənˈsɪstəntliː/

(manner) In a consistent manner.

"My son consistently gets good grades in math class. "

promotion noun

/pɹəˈməʊʃən/ /pɹəˈmoʊʃən/

An advancement in rank or position.

"After many years of hard work, Maria received a promotion to senior manager. "

reactions noun

/riˈækʃənz/ /riˈækʃnz/

An action or statement in response to a stimulus or other event.

"The announcement of the verdict brought a violent reaction."

expectations noun

/ɛkspɛkˈteɪʃənz/

The act or state of expecting or looking forward to an event as about to happen.

"The teacher had high expectations for her students' test scores. "

deadlines noun

/ˈdɛdlaɪnz/

A time limit in the form of a date on or before which something must be completed.

"I must make this deadline or my boss will kill me!"

compounds noun

/ˈkɑmpaʊndz/ /kəmˈpaʊndz/

An enclosure within which workers, prisoners, or soldiers are confined

""During the war, the refugees lived in guarded compounds for their safety." "