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Concatenated: meaning, definitions and examples

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concatenated

 

[ kənˈkætəˌneɪtɪd ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

join together

To concatenate means to link things together in a series or chain. This term is commonly used in programming and computer science to describe the action of connecting two or more strings or sequences into a single one. Concatenation is a fundamental operation in data manipulation and often provides a way to simplify complex data structures. By concatenating items, you can create a more organized presentation of information.

Synonyms

combine, connect, join, link

Examples of usage

  • The programmer concatenated the two strings to form a complete message.
  • In the spreadsheet, she concatenated the first name and last name into one cell.
  • He used the concatenate function to merge multiple data entries.

Translations

Translations of the word "concatenated" in other languages:

🇵🇹 concatenado

🇮🇳 संलग्न

🇩🇪 verkettet

🇮🇩 menggabungkan

🇺🇦 конкатенований

🇵🇱 sklejony

🇯🇵 連結された

🇫🇷 concaténé

🇪🇸 concatenado

🇹🇷 birleştirilmiş

🇰🇷 연결된

🇸🇦 مترابط

🇨🇿 spojený

🇸🇰 spojený

🇨🇳 连接的

🇸🇮 povezan

🇮🇸 samanlagaður

🇰🇿 байланыстырылған

🇬🇪 დაკავშირებული

🇦🇿 birləşdirilmiş

🇲🇽 concatenado

Etymology

The term 'concatenate' originates from the Latin word 'concatenare,' which means 'to link together.' This Latin word is composed of 'con-' meaning 'together' and 'catena' meaning 'chain.' The use of 'concatenate' in English dates back to the early 20th century, particularly within the fields of mathematics, computer science, and programming languages. As technology advanced and the manipulation of strings and data became more prevalent, the term gained popularity, especially in software development. Its application spans various programming languages, where it describes the process of joining strings or data sequences. Today, 'concatenate' is a common term used by programmers and data analysts, illustrating the increasing importance of effective data management in the digital age.

Word Frequency Rank

This word's position of #31,019 indicates it's among the more rare English words. While understanding it broadens your vocabulary, focus on more common words first.