ˈ ̷ ̷ˌ ̷ ̷ noun
1. : a way that is or serves as a path : a beaten track : course , footpath
trail drivers forced the pathway for permanent settlement — American Guide Series: Texas
the pathway of the river … may sometimes be beset with difficulties — R.E.Janssen
the pathways of pure and applied science are under continuous survey — Americana Annual
2. : path 6
3. : the sequence of enzyme-catalyzed reactions by which any energy-yielding substrate is catabolized by protoplasm