cascading
kæˈskeɪdɪŋ
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Definition of cascading - Reverso English Dictionary

Noun

processthe process of things moving or happening in a sequence
  • The cascading of water over the rocks was beautiful.
duct tube

Adjective

1.
spreadspreading or occurring in a series
  • The cascading failures affected the entire system.
flowing spreading
2.
designarranged in a layered or stepped manner
  • The cascading design of the shelves was visually appealing.
layered stepped tiered
3.
waterfalling or flowing like a waterfall
  • The cascading water created a soothing sound.
flowing tumbling
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Origin of cascading

Latin, cadere (to fall) + ing (action)

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toys
toy with cascading wooden blocks
CSSesacr.
acr: Cascading Style Sheets
style sheet language for designing web pages
space science
theoretical scenario of cascading space debris collisions

Examples of cascading in a sentence

  • A single delay led to the cascading of cancellations across the rail network.
  • The cascading issues led to a major outage.
  • Cascading effects were seen throughout the economy.
  • The cascading arrangement of the flowers was stunning.
  • Her cascading hairstyle drew many compliments.
  • The cascading leaves created a beautiful autumn scene.

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  1. French:enchaînement, en cascade, ...
  2. German:Kaskadierung, kaskadierend, ...
  3. Italian:cascata, a cascata, ...
  4. Spanish:efecto cascada, en serie, ...
  5. Portuguese:cascata, em cascata, ...
  6. Chinese:级联, 级联的, ...
  7. Japanese:連鎖, 連鎖的, ...
  8. Arabic:تَسَلْسُل, مُتَسَلْسِل, ...
  9. Hebrew:הִשְׁתַּלְשְׁלוּת, שַׁרְשַׁרְתִּי, ...
  10. Russian:каскадирование, каскадный, ...
  11. Ukrainian:каскадування, каскадний, ...
  12. Hindi:क्रमिक प्रवाह, फैलता हुआ, ...
cascade
kæˈskeɪd
cascade: waterfall or series of small waterfalls
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Definition of cascade - Reverso English Dictionary

Noun

1.
naturewaterfall or series of small waterfalls
  • The cascade flowed gently over the rocks.
cataract rapids waterfall
2.
chainsequence of events or things like a waterfall
  • A cascade of events led to the final decision.
sequence series succession
3.
technologyTECH.series of connected electrical componentsTECH.
  • The engineer designed a cascade to amplify the signal.
chain network series

Verb

1.
sequenceintr.occur as a causal sequenceintr.
  • The events cascaded into a major crisis.
progression succession
2.
natureintr.pour or flow downwards very fastintr.
  • The rain cascaded from the roof.
gush pour
3.
arrangementtr.arrange in a stepped series like a waterfalltr.
  • She cascaded the flowers on the table.
arrange order organize
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    waterfall or series of small waterfalls

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flow downward in large amounts quickly
The water cascaded down the mountainside.
series of events triggering each other in sequence
The power outage caused a cascade of events affecting the city.
Ozothamnus secundiflorus, a plant native to Australia
Botanists studied the cascade everlasting in its natural habitat.
apply taxes at multiple stages of production
The government decided to cascade taxes on luxury goods.
sequence of steps improving learning or development
The enrichment cascade helped students achieve better results.

Origin of cascade

Latin, cascata (waterfall)

Examples of cascade in a sentence

  • The cascade was hidden in the forest.
  • The cascade of failures was unexpected.
  • A cascade of lights decorated the street.
  • The circuit includes a cascade for better performance.
  • A cascade was used to stabilize the voltage.
  • The chemical cascade led to unexpected results.

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  1. French:cascade, entraîner, ...
  2. German:Kaskade, sich auswirken, ...
  3. Italian:cascata, scatenare, ...
  4. Spanish:cascada, desencadenar, ...
  5. Portuguese:cascata, desencadear, ...
  6. Chinese:瀑布, 倾泻, ...
  7. Japanese:小滝, 連鎖する, ...
  8. Arabic:شَلَّال, توالت, ...
  9. Hebrew:מַפָּל, לְהִתְגַּלְגֵּל, ...
  10. Russian:каскад, привести, ...
  11. Ukrainian:каскад, призвести, ...
  12. Hindi:झरना, श्रृंखलाबद्ध होना, ...
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