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Meaning of cataract
A large waterfall, especially one that is part of a river
Etymology of cataract
The word "cataract" has its roots in the Latin word "cataracta", which means "waterfall" or "portcullis"
This Latin term is derived from the Greek word "katarraktēs", meaning "down-rushing" or "waterfall"
Historically, the word "cataract" was used to describe both natural and man-made barriers, such as waterfalls and portcullises
Synonyms
waterfall
cascade
falls
torrent
deluge
flood
freshet
spate
surge
rush
gush
outpouring
outflow
efflux
effusion
cataract
torrent
rapids
whirlpool
eddy
current
stream
river
brook
creek
watercourse
waterway
channel
conduit
duct
passage
water
deluge
inundation
floodgate
weir
dam
barrage
waterfall
cascade
cataract
falls
torrent
rapids
Definitions
- A large waterfall, especially one that is part of a river
- * A medical term referring to a clouding of the lens in the eye, causing vision impairment
- * A rare term for a portcullis or a strong gate, typically made of wood or metal, used to block an entrance
Usage Examples
- The hikers stumbled upon a breathtaking cataract in the middle of the forest
- * After years of neglect, the patient's cataract had grown severe, impairing her vision
- * The medieval castle's entrance was guarded by a heavy cataract made of wood and metal