(physics) the average distance travelled between two similar events; especially by molecules in a gas or liquid, electrons or phonons in a crystal or neutrons in a moderator

(computing) The path length from a given node to its nearest descendant null node in a binary tree.

(Buddhism) The path to the end of suffering, involving eight steps: Right View, Right Intention, Right Speech, Right Action, Right Livelihood, Right Effort, Right Mindfulness and Right Concentration.

Alternative spelling of garden path sentence

(linguistics) A sentence that is easily parsed incorrectly when first read, due to ambiguity of a word or words.

(idiomatic) In a secluded location; in or to a place which is not frequently visited or not widely known.

(idiomatic) To meet someone by chance. / (idiomatic) To oppose someone's plans.

plural of garden path sentence

(occultism) A path through life that values the advancement and preservation of the self and the pursuit of terrestrial goals, rather than the worship of intangible deities.

(occultism) A path through life that focuses on deities or divinity rather than the terrestrial.