pathways

Meanings

• noun

  A series of connected parts or routes that lead from one place to another.

  - "The pathways through the forest are marked with bright orange flags."
  - "The river forms a winding pathway through the valley."

• noun

  A neural pathway in the brain that connects and transmits information between different areas.

  - "Damage to the hippocampus can disrupt memory pathways in the brain."
  - "The formation of new synapses strengthens neural pathways."

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with pathways
ways , mazes , blazes , razes

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Variants

List of all variants of pathways that leads to same result
pathway , pathways

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Etymology

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From Old English 'pathweig' or 'pathway', meaning 'a way or track trodden by people or animals'.

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Trivia

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1. The longest pathway in the human body is the sciatic nerve, which runs from the lower back to the toes.

2. The term 'pathway' can also be used figuratively to refer to a series of steps or actions that lead to a particular outcome.

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Related Concepts

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1. Neural pathways: Specific connections between neurons in the brain that transmit information and facilitate various functions, such as memory, learning, and motor control.

2. Transportation infrastructure: The network of roads, railways, waterways, and airways that facilitate the movement of people and goods from one place to another.

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Culture

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Pathways have been a common theme in literature and art, often symbolizing journeys, transitions, or connections. In art, pathways are depicted as winding roads, labyrinths, or bridges that lead to new discoveries.

How to Memorize "pathways"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a winding path through a forest, with trees on both sides and sunlight filtering through the leaves.
   - Visualize a neural pathway as a series of interconnected neurons transmitting signals.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'pathways' with the image of a road map or a subway system.
   - Think of the word 'pathways' as a synonym for 'routes' or 'journeys'.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'People Eat Apples When They Feel Hungry' to remember the order of the neural pathways in the brain: Pons, Edinger-Westphal Nucleus, Aqueduct, Thalamus, and Hypothalamus.
   - Create a mental image of a winding pathway to help remember the definition of the word.

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