cascade — a waterfall or series of waterfalls flowing down a steep rocky slope
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: a waterfall or series of waterfalls flowing down a steep rocky slope
Pronunciation (IPA): /kæˈskeɪd/
Example Sentences
- My phone notifications cascade like Niagara Falls every morning.
- The financial crisis created a cascade of bankruptcies.
- Her tears cascaded down like she was watching a K-drama marathon.
cascade
NOUN[/kæˈskeɪd/]
a waterfall or series of waterfalls flowing down a steep rocky slope
A beautiful cascade flowed down the rocky mountain.
Water cascaded over the cliff after the heavy rain.
The cascade became a waterfall that rushed downstream into the river.
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🌳Etymology
Origin
From Italian 'cascata' meaning 'waterfall', derived from Latin 'cadere' meaning 'to fall'. The word entered English through Italian during the Renaissance period.
Breakdown
cad- (fall, from Latin cadere) + -ade (suffix forming nouns, often indicating action or result) = cascade
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📝Examples
“My phone notifications cascade like Niagara Falls every morning.”
“The financial crisis created a cascade of bankruptcies.”
“Her tears cascaded down like she was watching a K-drama marathon.”
“The information cascades through the organization rapidly.”
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