concatenate vs chain

chain vs concatenate

concatenate is not a noun while chain is a noun.

concatenate and chain both are verbs.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
concatenate	No	No	Yes	No
chain	Yes	No	Yes	No

As verbs, chain is a hypernym of concatenate; that is, chain is a word with a broader meaning than concatenate:

concatenate: combine two strings to form a single one
chain: connect or arrange into a chain by linking

concatenate (noun)	chain (noun)
	a series of (usually metal) rings or links fitted into one another to make a flexible ligament
	a necklace made by stringing objects together
	anything that acts as a restraint
	a linked or connected series of objects
	a series of things depending on each other as if linked together
	(business) a number of similar establishments (stores or restaurants or banks or hotels or theaters) under one ownership
	(chemistry) a series of linked atoms (generally in an organic molecule)
	a series of hills or mountains
	a unit of length

concatenate (verb)	chain (verb)
add by linking or joining so as to form a chain or series	fasten or secure with chains
combine two strings to form a single one	connect or arrange into a chain by linking

Difference between concatenate and chain

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