cataract
cataract Lexical Profile
cataract Game Scores & Validity
• noun
A medical condition in which the crystalline lens of the eye becomes progressively opaque, leading to blurred vision and potential blindness if left untreated.
"The elderly patient underwent a routine outpatient procedure to remove a cataract from her left eye and restore her vision."
A large, powerful waterfall, particularly one involving a massive volume of water plunging precipitously over a steep drop.
A sudden, overwhelming rush or downpour of water, often used metaphorically to describe a deluge of something.
"When the monsoon finally arrived, a sudden cataract of rain flooded the cobblestone streets and forced the market vendors to scatter."
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Word Origin & Etymology
Derived from the Latin 'cataracta' (waterfall, portcullis), which traces back to the Greek 'katarraktēs' (swooping down, waterfall), formed from 'kata-' (down) and 'arassein' (to strike or smash).
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