(linguistics) A catenative verb.

Having the ability to catenate, or form chains.

plural of catenative

Third-person singular simple present indicative form of catenate

simple past tense and past participle of catenate

present participle of catenate

The act or process of catenating. / (chemistry) The ability of a few elements, most especially carbon, to yield chains and rings by forming covalent bonds with atoms of the same element.

To connect things together, especially to form a chain.

Relating to a catena

plural of catenator