kata
an exercise consisting of several of the specific movements of a martial art, especially a pattern prescribed for defending oneself against several attackers, used in judo and karate training.
Origin of kata
1Words Nearby kata
Other definitions for kata- (2 of 2)
variant of cata-: katabasis; katamorphism.
- Also especially before a vowel, kat- .
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How to use kata in a sentence
For the kata, or form, portion of the competition, 20 competitors will demonstrate movements against a virtual enemy.
Your Guide to New and Returning Sports at the Tokyo Olympics | Megan McCluskey | July 21, 2021 | TimeLyra d soi, n d' eg, kai kithara leipetai, kai kata polin chrsima; kai au kat' agrous tois nomeusi syrinx an tis ei.
The Modes of Ancient Greek Music | David Binning MonroThen the preposition kata is added to it, thus making our English word "energy" which means "a working force."
The Shepherd Psalm | William EvansEnarg gar d kai ta peri tn hydern hamartmata t rhathymia taut kata logon kolouthkota.
On the Natural Faculties | GalenPoson oun estin, ho alloioi, kai d theasmetha; pleon men kata to stoma, meion d' kata to Pg 252Greek text hpar te kai tas phlebas.
On the Natural Faculties | Galen
Kai ztsomen kata tonde ton logon, hypo tinn gignetai dynamen auta d tauta kai ei d ti allo physes ergon estin.
On the Natural Faculties | Galen
British Dictionary definitions for kata (1 of 2)
/ (ˈkætə) /
an exercise consisting of a sequence of the specific movements of a martial art, used in training and designed to show skill in technique
Origin of kata
1British Dictionary definitions for kata- (2 of 2)
a variant of cata-
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