Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
cata
Prefix
/ˈkætə/
Definition
A prefix meaning ‘down’, ‘against’, or ‘back’.
Examples
- Catachresis: A misuse of words, often leading to a mixed metaphor.
- Cataclysm: A large-scale and violent event in the natural world.
- Catastrophe: A sudden disaster or misfortune.
Meaning
Cata is used in various contexts to denote a downward direction or a reversal of some kind.
Synonyms
- Downward
- Against
- Back
