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    Catena

    /kəˈtiː.nə/

    Meaning & Definition

    noun
    A chain or series of related things.
    The catena of evidence linked the suspect to the crime.
    A series of interconnected events or elements.
    The catena of historical events shaped the course of the nation.
    In botany, a chain of plants or a series of ecological relationships.
    The catena of vegetation across the hillside demonstrated the effects of varying moisture levels.
    A chain of being or order, particularly in philosophical contexts.
    The philosopher discussed the catena of existence from the simplest to the most complex forms.

    Etymology

    Latin 'catena', meaning 'a chain'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    catena of thought
    A chain of reasoning or interconnected ideas.
    catena of evidence
    A series of related evidences in support of a claim.

    Related Words

    chain
    A series of connected links or a sequence.
    link
    A relationship or connection between two entities.
    network
    A group of interconnected people or things.