How Do You Spell CONCATENATE?

Pronunciation: [kənkˈatənˌe͡ɪt] (IPA)

The spelling of the word "concatenate" may seem tricky, but it follows a logical pattern. The word is pronounced /kɒnkəteɪt/ and is spelled with a "c" rather than a "k" because the root word "catena" is of Latin origin. The "e" sound between the "t" and the "a" is represented with the letter "e" rather than "ae" because the word has been anglicized over time. Despite its complex spelling, "concatenate" simply means to link or connect things in a series.

CONCATENATE Meaning and Definition

  1. Concatenate is a verb that refers to the act of linking or combining two or more things together to form a single entity, typically in a sequential manner. It involves the process of joining elements, such as words, phrases, or data sets, in a series or sequence, maintaining their order and integrity.

    In computer programming, concatenate often applies to the action of merging strings or arrays, where the resulting output is a new string or array that contains the combined contents of the original ones. This operation is performed by placing the elements one after another, without altering or removing any of the existing characters or values. The sequence is retained, allowing for easy identification of individual components.

    This concept plays a vital role when dealing with data manipulation and analysis. Concatenating strings or arrays allows programmers and analysts to build longer or more comprehensive pieces of information from smaller or existing fragments. It can facilitate the process of data organization, transformation, and synthesis, and it is frequently used in various programming languages, database management systems, and spreadsheet software.

    Overall, to concatenate means to join or combine elements or structures together in a logical or sequential manner, producing a unified and often longer entity while maintaining the integrity and order of the individual components.

  2. Noting the arrangement of a number of bodies or structures, enlarged lymph glands for example, in a row like the links of a chain.

    A practical medical dictionary. By Stedman, Thomas Lathrop. Published 1920.

  3. To link together; to unite in a series or chain, as links of a chain, or ideas in the mind depending on each other.

    Etymological and pronouncing dictionary of the English language. By Stormonth, James, Phelp, P. H. Published 1874.

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Etymology of CONCATENATE

The word "concatenate" is derived from the Latin word "concatenare", which is a combination of the prefix "con-" (meaning "together") and the verb "catenare" (meaning "to chain"). The literal meaning of "concatenare" is "to link together in a chain". Over time, "concatenate" has come to mean the act of combining or joining things together in a sequence or series, particularly in computer programming and mathematics.

Similar spelling words for CONCATENATE

Conjugate verb Concatenate

CONDITIONAL PERFECT

I would have concatenated
you would have concatenated
he/she/it would have concatenated
we would have concatenated
they would have concatenated
I would have concatenate
you would have concatenate
he/she/it would have concatenate
we would have concatenate
they would have concatenate

CONDITIONAL PERFECT PROGRESSIVE

I would have been concatenating
you would have been concatenating
he/she/it would have been concatenating
we would have been concatenating
they would have been concatenating

CONDITIONAL PRESENT

I would concatenate
you would concatenate
he/she/it would concatenate
we would concatenate
they would concatenate

CONDITIONAL PRESENT PROGRESSIVE

I would be concatenating
you would be concatenating
he/she/it would be concatenating
we would be concatenating
they would be concatenating

FUTURE

I will concatenate
you will concatenate
he/she/it will concatenate
we will concatenate
they will concatenate

FUTURE CONTINUOUS

I will be concatenating
you will be concatenating
he/she/it will be concatenating
we will be concatenating
they will be concatenating

FUTURE PERFECT

I will have concatenated
you will have concatenated
he/she/it will have concatenated
we will have concatenated
they will have concatenated

FUTURE PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I will have been concatenating
you will have been concatenating
he/she/it will have been concatenating
we will have been concatenating
they will have been concatenating

IMPERATIVE

you concatenate
we let´s concatenate

NONFINITE VERB FORMS

to concatenate

PAST CONTINUOUS

I was concatenating
you were concatenating
he/she/it was concatenating
we were concatenating
they were concatenating

PAST PARTICIPLE

concatenated

PAST PERFECT

I had concatenated
you had concatenated
he/she/it had concatenated
we had concatenated
they had concatenated

PAST PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I had been concatenating
you had been concatenating
he/she/it had been concatenating
we had been concatenating
they had been concatenating

PRESENT

I concatenate
you concatenate
he/she/it concatenates
we concatenate
they concatenate

PRESENT CONTINUOUS

I am concatenating
you are concatenating
he/she/it is concatenating
we are concatenating
they are concatenating

PRESENT PARTICIPLE

concatenating

PRESENT PERFECT

I have concatenated
you have concatenated
he/she/it has concatenated
we have concatenated
they have concatenated

PRESENT PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I have been concatenating
you have been concatenating
he/she/it has been concatenating
we have been concatenating
they have been concatenating

PRESENT SUBJUNCTIVE

he/she/it concatenate

SIMPLE PAST

I concatenated
you concatenated
he/she/it concatenated
we concatenated
they concatenated

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