cataract
noun
a descent of water over a steep surface; a waterfall, especially one of considerable size.
cataracts
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pluralof cataract.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
Example Sentences
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When ozone levels drop, more UV rays reach the ground, increasing the risk of crop damage and contributing to higher rates of skin cancer and cataracts, along with other negative health effects.
From Science Daily ● Dec. 4, 2025
Wolseley planned to reach Gordon by ascending the Nile, but he encountered daunting cataracts along the river and then sent out a camel-mounted detachment, with Burnaby as second-in-command, in a shortcut across the desert.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Dec. 1, 2025
Tran’s medical bills from an ongoing battle with diabetes and cataracts and the costs of the increased security measures were the last straw for the family and the market.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 14, 2025
These procedures also carry a risk of glaucoma and cataracts.
From Salon ● May 4, 2025
Her eyes had gone white, clouded over by cataracts.
From "Born a Crime: Stories from a South African Childhood" by Trevor Noah
