catenation

noun

Definition of catenationnext
as in sequence
a series of things linked together a catenation of missteps and miscalculations that ultimately grew into a colossal blunder

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  1. sequence
  2. chain
  3. train
  4. string
Noun
  • There have been conflicting accounts about the sequence of events and the amounts of money involved, and some of the defendants have shifted their versions of what happened.
    Aurelien Breeden, New York Times, 6 Jan. 2025
  • The Bears offensive issues were the primary factor in their returning from Indianapolis 1-2 — from the strip-sack to Williams’ two interceptions to a painful first-half red-zone sequence in which the Bears ran 10 plays inside the 20 and four from the 4 or closer and didn’t score any points.
    Chicago Tribune, Chicago Tribune, 6 Jan. 2025
Definition of sequence
Noun
  • Don't focus on loyalty programs (some of the best international hotels are not affiliated with large chains that provide points for a stay).
    T+L Editors, Travel + Leisure, 21 Dec. 2024
  • What China needed was something like a final emperor, the breaker of the despotic chain who would summon modernity by fiat.
    Chang Che, The New Yorker, 21 Dec. 2024
Definition of chain
Noun
  • Expected to feature an ambitious train sequence involving action, the film stars Preity Zinta and Sunny Deol in lead roles and is backed by Aamir Khan Productions.
    Sweta Kaushal, Forbes, 1 Jan. 2025
  • Last chance: Solstice Glow Celebrate the quiet magic of winter and the longest night of the year with candles, lanterns and festive displays, including model trains that glide through poinsettias and winter plants.
    Luann Gibbs, The Enquirer, 1 Jan. 2025
Definition of train
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  • The supermodel layered three gold necklaces: one plain chain, one a string of medallions that recalls a cowboy belt, and a bigger pendant.
    Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 2 Jan. 2025
  • Other countries across Europe were also relaxing transport rules, allowing Flix to grow or buy its way across the continent, with a string of acquisitions.
    Iain Martin, Forbes, 2 Jan. 2025
Definition of string
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