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cataract

 

[ ˈkat.ə.rækt ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

medical

A cataract is a clouding of the lens in the eye which leads to a decrease in vision. It is the most common cause of blindness in the world.

Synonyms

blurred vision, clouding, opacity

Examples of usage

  • The patient underwent surgery to remove the cataract from his eye.
  • Her grandmother's cataract surgery was successful.
Context #2 | Noun

geology

A cataract is a large waterfall.

Synonyms

cascade, rapids, waterfall

Examples of usage

  • The tourists were amazed by the beauty of the cataract.
  • The cataract was a popular spot for photographers.

Translations

Translations of the word "cataract" in other languages:

🇵🇹 catarata

🇮🇳 मोतियाबिंद

🇩🇪 Katarakt

🇮🇩 katarak

🇺🇦 катаракта

🇵🇱 zaćma

🇯🇵 白内障 (はくないしょう)

🇫🇷 cataracte

🇪🇸 catarata

🇹🇷 katarakt

🇰🇷 백내장

🇸🇦 إعتام عدسة العين

🇨🇿 šedý zákal

🇸🇰 šedý zákal

🇨🇳 白内障 (báinèizhàng)

🇸🇮 siva mrena

🇮🇸 skýjað

🇰🇿 катаракта

🇬🇪 კატარაქტი

🇦🇿 katarakta

🇲🇽 catarata

Word origin

The word cataract originates from the Latin word 'cataracta', which means 'waterfall'. This term was used in ancient times to describe the cloudiness in the eye resembling a waterfall. Over the years, the term evolved to specifically refer to the medical condition of clouding in the eye lens.

Word Frequency Rank

At position #14,322, this word is part of sophisticated English vocabulary. It's useful for academic or professional contexts where precise language is needed.