cata-
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Etymology edit
From Ancient Greek κατά (katá, “downwards”).
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cata-
Usage notes edit
It sometimes drops the final vowel, as in catoptric, and is sometimes changed to cath, as in cathartic, catholic.
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French edit
Etymology edit
From Ancient Greek κατά (katá).
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cata-
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Italian edit
Etymology edit
From Latin cata-, from Ancient Greek κατά (katá, “under”).
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cata-
- cata- (all senses)