Cataract

Pronunciation: /ˈkætəˌrækt/

Definitions of cataract

noun a large waterfall

Example Sentences

A1 My grandmother had cataracts and needed surgery to remove them.

A2 Cataracts can cause blurry vision and difficulty seeing clearly.

B1 The doctor explained that cataracts develop slowly over time.

B2 After the cataract surgery, my vision improved significantly.

C1 The ophthalmologist recommended regular check-ups to monitor the cataract progression.

C2 The advanced technology used in cataract surgery has greatly improved outcomes for patients.

Examples of cataract in a Sentence

formal The patient was diagnosed with a cataract in their left eye and will need surgery to remove it.

informal My grandma had a cataract removed last week and she can already see much better.

slang I heard cataracts are common in older folks, but they can be fixed with a simple surgery.

figurative The cataract of misinformation clouded the public's understanding of the issue.

Grammatical Forms of cataract

• plural: cataracts
• comparative: more cataract
• superlative: most cataract
• present tense: cataracts
• future tense: will cataract
• perfect tense: have cataracted
• continuous tense: is cataracting
• singular: cataract
• positive degree: cataract
• infinitive: to cataract
• gerund: cataracting
• participle: cataracted

Origin and Evolution of cataract

First Known Use: 1250 year

Language of Origin: Latin and Greek

Story behind the word: The word 'cataract' originated from the Latin word 'cataracta', which was derived from the Greek word 'kataraktēs' meaning 'waterfall'.

Evolution of the word: Originally used to describe a medical condition affecting the eyes, the term 'cataract' later expanded to also refer to a large waterfall due to its similarity to the appearance of a cloudy lens in the eye. Over time, the word has come to be used in various contexts beyond just medical and natural phenomena.