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kata.

Any of a sequence of positions and movements used in many martial arts.

4 characters2 syllables approx.English language

Meaning & usage

noun/ˈkætə/

  1. Any of a sequence of positions and movements used in many martial arts.

    judo kata

  2. A short programming exercise to improve one's skills through practice and repetition.

    broadly
Where this word comes from

From Japanese 型 (literally “pattern, model”). In English use since the 1950s.

noun/ˈkætə/

  1. Ellipsis of kata thermometer.

    abbreviation · alt-of · ellipsis

  2. A drop (in temperature).

    in-compounds
    kata factor
Where this word comes from

From Ancient Greek κατά (katá, “downwards”). Compare cata-.

adv/ˈkætə/

  1. In a direction analogous to down, but along the additional axis added by the fourth dimension.

Where this word comes from

From Ancient Greek κατά (katá, “downwards”). Compare cata-.

noun/ˈkætə/

  1. Alternative form of gata (“type of Armenian pastry”).

    alt-of · alternative
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