Upper-Intermediate (B2)
IPA: /kənˈkætəˌneɪt/
KK: /kənˈkætəˌneɪt/
Definition
Joined together in a series or chain.
Example
The data was concatenated to form a single string.
Conversation

Did you see how they concatenate those images in the presentation?

Yeah, it made the whole thing look so much more polished.

I love when projects have a concatenate style; it really ties everything together.

Absolutely! A good flow makes it easier to follow.
Synonyms & Antonyms
Antonyms
disconnected
separate
isolated
Definition
To link or join things together in a series, especially in a way that forms a chain.
Example
In programming, you can concatenate two strings to create a longer one.
Tense Forms
Past: concatenated
Past Participle: concatenated
Conversation

Have you ever had to concatenate two strings in your coding project?

Yeah, I did that last week for a class assignment.

It can get tricky if the formats are different, right?
Root Explanation
Concatenate is formed from "con-" (meaning together) and "catena" (meaning chain). The word describes the action of linking things together in a chain-like manner.
Memory Tip
Think of linking things 'together' ('con-') like a 'chain' ('catena') — that's why concatenate means to link together.
Visually Confused Words
deconcatenate
unconcatenated
incatenate
catenate
consternate
coalternate
contented
catenated