Concatenation

usgb/kənˌkætəˈneɪʃn/
noun

Joining things together in a series or chain.

A concatenation of events led to the unexpected outcome.
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Often appears as...

  • concatenation of events
  • concatenation of circumstances
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Not Just Physical

Concatenation can refer to abstract concepts, like ideas, not just tangible objects.

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The novel's themes form a concatenation of tragedy and hope.
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Neutral Tone

The term 'concatenation' is neutral; it doesn't imply good or bad outcomes.

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Their efforts resulted in a concatenation of results.
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Complex Connection

It is often used to suggest a complex series of connections or a long chain of events.

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A concatenation of misunderstandings led to the argument.
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