Word Study
catenate
CIDE DICTIONARY
catenate, v. t. [L. catenatus, p. p. of catenare, fr. catena chain. See Chain.].
To connect, in a series of links or ties; to chain. E. Darwin. [1913 Webster]
OXFORD DICTIONARY
catenate, v.tr. connect like links of a chain.
Derivative
catenation n.
Etymology
L catenare catenat- (as CATENARY)
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