How Do You Spell CASCADE?

Pronunciation: [kɐskˈe͡ɪd] (IPA)

Cascade is a word that refers to a steep waterfall. The word is spelled with the letter "c" followed by the letters "a", "s", "c", "a", "d", and "e". It is pronounced with a short /æ/ vowel sound followed by a /k/ consonant sound, then two more short /æ/ vowel sounds, a /sk/ consonant cluster, and a final /d/ consonant sound: /kæskeɪd/. The word comes from the French word "cascada", which means waterfall.

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CASCADE Meaning and Definition

  1. A cascade is a term that can be used as either a noun or a verb, describing a specific phenomenon or action. As a noun, cascade refers to a series of small, successive steps or stages that progress swiftly and uncontrollably down a slope or steep incline, typically resulting in a chain reaction. This term is often associated with the image of a waterfall, where water flows and drops in a cascading manner from one level to another. In a metaphorical sense, cascade can also describe the sudden transmission or spreading of something, such as information or a physical force, from one person or object to another, creating a widespread and rapidly expanding effect.

    As a verb, cascade describes the act of falling or pouring down rapidly in a layered or successive manner. It implies a sense of overwhelming force and an inability to control or stop the downward movement. It can also denote the action of spreading or disseminating rapidly, similar to the metaphorical sense of the noun.

    Overall, cascade conveys the idea of a swift, successive, and often uncontrollable series of events, whether it be physical, informational, or conceptual in nature.

  2. A waterfall; water flowing over steep rocks.

    Etymological and pronouncing dictionary of the English language. By Stormonth, James, Phelp, P. H. Published 1874.

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Etymology of CASCADE

The word "cascade" originated from the Old French word "cascada", which was derived from the Late Latin word "cascata". This Latin term is a noun form of the verb "cascan", meaning "to fall". The root of "cascan" is believed to be the sound a waterfall makes as it descends, thus giving rise to the term "cascade" to refer to a waterfall or a series of waterfalls. The word then spread to English, retaining its original meaning.

Idioms with the word CASCADE

  • Cascade Range The idiom "Cascade Range" refers to a mountain range that extends from British Columbia in Canada through Washington, Oregon, and ends in Northern California in the United States. It is known for its volcanic peaks, including the famous Mount Rainier and Mount St. Helens.

Similar spelling words for CASCADE

Plural form of CASCADE is CASCADES

Conjugate verb Cascade

CONDITIONAL PERFECT

I would have cascaded
you would have cascaded
he/she/it would have cascaded
we would have cascaded
they would have cascaded
I would have cascade
you would have cascade
he/she/it would have cascade
we would have cascade
they would have cascade

CONDITIONAL PERFECT PROGRESSIVE

I would have been cascading
you would have been cascading
he/she/it would have been cascading
we would have been cascading
they would have been cascading

CONDITIONAL PRESENT

I would cascade
you would cascade
he/she/it would cascade
we would cascade
they would cascade

CONDITIONAL PRESENT PROGRESSIVE

I would be cascading
you would be cascading
he/she/it would be cascading
we would be cascading
they would be cascading

FUTURE

I will cascade
you will cascade
he/she/it will cascade
we will cascade
they will cascade

FUTURE CONTINUOUS

I will be cascading
you will be cascading
he/she/it will be cascading
we will be cascading
they will be cascading

FUTURE PERFECT

I will have cascaded
you will have cascaded
he/she/it will have cascaded
we will have cascaded
they will have cascaded

FUTURE PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I will have been cascading
you will have been cascading
he/she/it will have been cascading
we will have been cascading
they will have been cascading

IMPERATIVE

you cascade
we let´s cascade

NONFINITE VERB FORMS

to cascade

PAST CONTINUOUS

I was cascading
you were cascading
he/she/it was cascading
we were cascading
they were cascading

PAST PARTICIPLE

cascaded

PAST PERFECT

I had cascaded
you had cascaded
he/she/it had cascaded
we had cascaded
they had cascaded

PAST PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I had been cascading
you had been cascading
he/she/it had been cascading
we had been cascading
they had been cascading

PRESENT

I cascade
you cascade
he/she/it cascades
we cascade
they cascade

PRESENT CONTINUOUS

I am cascading
you are cascading
he/she/it is cascading
we are cascading
they are cascading

PRESENT PARTICIPLE

cascading

PRESENT PERFECT

I have cascaded
you have cascaded
he/she/it has cascaded
we have cascaded
they have cascaded

PRESENT PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I have been cascading
you have been cascading
he/she/it has been cascading
we have been cascading
they have been cascading

PRESENT SUBJUNCTIVE

he/she/it cascade

SIMPLE PAST

I cascaded
you cascaded
he/she/it cascaded
we cascaded
they cascaded

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