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cata-

Syllabification: (cata-)
(also cat-)
Definition of cata-

prefix

  • 1down; downward:catadromous cataract
  • 2wrongly; badly:catachresis catastrophe
  • 3completely; thoroughly:catechize
  • 4against:catapult

Origin:

from Greek kata 'down'

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