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Etymology of the French word caténaire

the French word caténaire
derived from the Latin word catenarius (chained, on a chain, fastened on a chain)
derived from the Latin word catena (chain; series; fetter)

Date

The earliest known usage of caténaire in French dates from the 20th century.

Derivations in other languages

Romanian catenară



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