concatenation
noun
A series of interconnected things or events; the action of linking things together in a chain or sequence.
Etymology
From Latin "concatenatio," from "concatenare" (to chain together), from "con" (together) + "catena" (chain). A linked chain of elements.
Examples in Use
- 1.
"A strange concatenation of events led to their meeting."
- 2.
"The concatenation of causes made the accident inevitable."
- 3.
"In programming, string concatenation joins text together."
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Fun Fact
In computing, concatenation is a fundamental operation. Programming languages use various symbols (+, &, ||) to concatenate strings, but the concept remains unchanged from its Latin chain metaphor.
Word Game Tips
Letters: 13 letters (C, O, N, C, A, T, E, N, A, T, I, O, N)
Scrabble Value: 17 points
Tip: Words ending in "ON" are often good scoring opportunities.
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