concatenate
verb
To link things together in a chain or series; to connect in a sequence. Common in computing for joining strings of data.
Etymology
From Latin "concatenatus," past participle of "concatenare" (to chain together), from "con" (together) + "catena" (chain). The word emphasizes linked connection.
Examples in Use
- 1.
"The software concatenates multiple files into a single document."
- 2.
"Events concatenated to produce an unexpected outcome."
- 3.
"She concatenated her arguments into a compelling narrative."
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Fun Fact
In programming, concatenation joins text strings: "Hello" + " " + "World" becomes "Hello World." This simple operation underlies complex applications from web pages to DNA sequence analysis.
Word Game Tips
Letters: 11 letters (C, O, N, C, A, T, E, N, A, T, E)
Scrabble Value: 15 points
Tip: Try building from common prefixes or suffixes when you spot these letters.
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