a cascata

Italian

Etymology

Literally, “at cascade”.

Adjective

a cascata (invariable)

1. (physics) relating to events that happen as part of a domino effect
2. (figurative, by extension) relating to events that have ripple effects, lasting influence, etc.; pivotal, influential, important

   sebbene siano poco conosciuti, hanno svolto ruoli nella crisi a cascata dei diritti civili

   although they are not well-known, they played roles in the very important civil rights crisis

Anagrams

• accasata