cata-

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English

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Etymology

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From Ancient Greek κατά (katá, downwards).

Prefix

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cata-

  1. down
  2. reverse, backward, degenerative

Usage notes

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It sometimes drops the final vowel, as in catoptric, and is sometimes changed to cath, as in catholic.

Derived terms

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Anagrams

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French

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Etymology

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From Ancient Greek κατά (katá).

Prefix

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cata-

  1. cata-

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Italian

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Etymology

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From Latin cata-, from Ancient Greek κατά (katá, under).

Prefix

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cata-

  1. cata- (all senses)