cataracts

What is another word for cataracts? Here is its meaning, with related words and examples.

Noun — Plural of cataract; multiple waterfalls, or (medically) clouded lenses affecting both eyes.

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Etymology

PIE word *ḱóm From Late Middle English cataractes, cataractis, cateractes, used to translate καταρράκται (katarrháktai, “(probably) floodgates, sluices”) in the Septuagint and cataractae (“floodgates, sluices”) in the Vulgate versions of the Bible. The Middle English words are plural forms of cataract, cataracta, cater...

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Frequently asked questions

What does “cataracts” mean?

The word “cataracts” means plural of cataract; multiple waterfalls, or (medically) clouded lenses affecting both eyes. In plain terms, more than one cataract — usually referring to the eye condition in both eyes.

How do you pronounce “cataracts”?

“Cataracts” is pronounced KA-tuh-rakts (/ˈkætəˌɹæk(t)s/ in IPA).

How do you use “cataracts” in a sentence?

Here is “cataracts” used in a sentence: “His cataracts had worsened over the past year, making it hard to read.”

What part of speech is “cataracts”?

“Cataracts” is a noun.

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