cascade

Pronunciation

• IPA ^(key): /kæsˈkeɪd/

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Noun

Singular cascade

Plural cascades

1. (countable) A cascade is a series of waterfalls over small rocks. Or simply, a waterfall (a fall of water).

Verb

Plain form cascade

Third-person singular cascades

Past tense cascaded

Past participle cascaded

Present participle cascading

1. (intransitive) If something cascades, if falls as a waterfall.

   Whenever it rains, water will cascade down the roof.

2. (transitive) If you cascade something, you pass it on successfully to others.

   Teachers are able to cascade their knowledge effectively.

3. (intransitive) If something is cascading, it occurs as a random sequence.