catenary

Definition

Relating to a chain; like a chain.

Etymology

From Latin catenarius, from Latin catēna (“chain”).

Example Sentences

• "In Europe, the organizer was the hostess and her principle was catenary."
• "The structure of the model chosen was catenary, and only one nonlinearity was introduced, in that part of the model representing bone growth."
• "The sequence of soils of a more or less catenary nature as seen on the Martin Estate is about as follows :"