different between pathway vs passageway

pathway

English

Etymology

From Middle English pathwei, equivalent to path +? way. Cognate with German Pfadweg, Afrikaans padweg.

Pronunciation

  • (Received Pronunciation) IPA(key): /?p????we?/
  • (US, Northern England) IPA(key): /?pæ??we?/

Noun

pathway (plural pathways)

  1. A footpath or other path or track.
  2. (biochemistry) A sequence of biochemical compounds, and the reactions linking them, that describe a process in metabolism or catabolism.
  3. (figuratively) A course of action.

Translations

References

  • Joe Miller (24 January 2018) , “Davos jargon: A crime against the English language?”, in BBC News?[1], BBC

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passageway

English

Etymology

passage +? way

Noun

passageway (plural passageways)

  1. A covered walkway, between rooms or buildings.
    • 1994, Stephen Fry, The Hippopotamus Chapter 2
      The door of the twins' room opposite was open; a twenty-watt night-light threw a weak yellow glow into the passageway. David could hear the twins breathing in time with each other.
  2. Any way for passing in, out or through something.

Translations

passageway From the web:

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  • what passageways are shared by foods and liquids
  • what passageway is the oval window connected to
  • what do ceruminous glands secrete
  • where are ceruminous glands found
  • what does ceruminous glands secrete
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