noun

cascading

Cascading (noun) means the action of flowing or tumbling downward in stages, one part after another. Example: “The cascading of the ivy down the wall gave the courtyard a wild, romantic look.”

noun

The action of flowing or tumbling downward in stages, one part after another.

"The cascading of the ivy down the wall gave the courtyard a wild, romantic look."

How to Use Cascading

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishThe ongoing motion of something falling or spreading in a stepped, flowing way.

Word Forms

cascadings plural

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Rhymes for cascading

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does “cascading” mean?

The word “cascading” means the action of flowing or tumbling downward in stages, one part after another. In plain terms, the ongoing motion of something falling or spreading in a stepped, flowing way.

How do you use “cascading” in a sentence?

Here is “cascading” used in a sentence: “The cascading of the ivy down the wall gave the courtyard a wild, romantic look.”

What part of speech is “cascading”?

“Cascading” is a noun.