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- DictionaryCas·cade/kaˈskād/
noun
- 1. a small waterfall, typically one of several that fall in stages down a steep rocky slope: "the waterfall raced down in a series of cascades"
- 2. a process whereby something, typically information or knowledge, is successively passed on: "the greater the number of people who are well briefed, the wider the cascade effect"
verb
- 1. (of water) pour downward rapidly and in large quantities: "water was cascading down the stairs"
- 2. arrange (a number of devices or objects) in a series or sequence.
The meaning of CASCADE is a steep usually small fall of water; especially : one of a series. How to use cascade in a sentence.
CASCADE definition: 1. a small waterfall, often one of a group 2. a large amount of something that hangs down: 3. to…. Learn more.
A series of chemical or physiological processes that occur in successive stages, each of which is dependent on the preceding one, to produce a culminating effect. The steps involved in the clotting of blood occur as a cascade.
cas·cade. (kăs-kād′) n. 1. A waterfall or a series of small waterfalls over steep rocks. 2. Something, such as lace, thought to resemble a waterfall or series of small waterfalls, especially an arrangement or fall of material. 3. A heavy, uncontrolled outpouring: a cascade of abusive comments.
The word cascade conjures up a vision of anything falling in a manner resembling a waterfall — think of a cascade of shining hair, a sudden cascade of tears, or the cascade of light during a meteor shower. The idea behind the word is of something falling in a progressive manner or a series of steps.
a waterfall descending over a steep, rocky surface. 2. a series of shallow or steplike waterfalls, either natural or artificial. 3. anything that resembles a waterfall, esp. in seeming to flow or fall in abundance. a cascade of roses covering the wall.
CASCADE meaning: 1. to fall quickly and in large amounts: 2. a large amount of something, especially something…. Learn more.
a large amount of water falling or pouring down. a cascade of rainwater. (formal) a large amount of something hanging down. Her hair tumbled in a cascade down her back. (formal) a large number of things falling or coming quickly at the same time. He crashed to the ground in a cascade of oil cans.
Definition of cascade noun in Oxford Advanced American Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.
Definition of cascade verb in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.
