Definition and Synonyms for Catenate

Definition of Catenate

catena
Noun
derivation
1
1. a chain of connected ideas or passages or objects so arranged that each member is closely related to the preceding and following members (especially a series of patristic comments elucidating Christian dogma)
chain
Noun
derivation
2
1. a series of things depending on each other as if linked together
2. (chemistry) a series of linked atoms (generally in an organic molecule)

Etymology for catenate