kata

[ kah-tuh ]

/ ˈkɑ tə /

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noun

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.

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Origin of kata

1950–55; <Japanese: shape, pattern

Other definitions for kata (2 of 2)

kata-

variant of cata-: katabasis; katamorphism.

Also especially before a vowel, kat- .

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How to use kata in a sentence

Lyra 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 Monro
Then the preposition kata is added to it, thus making our English word "energy" which means "a working force."
The Shepherd Psalm|William Evans
Enarg gar d kai ta peri tn hydern hamartmata t rhathymia taut kata logon kolouthkota.
On the Natural Faculties|Galen
Poson 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)

kata

/ (ˈkætə) /

noun

an exercise consisting of a sequence of the specific movements of a martial art, used in training and designed to show skill in technique

Word Origin for kata

C20: Japanese, literally: shape, pattern

British Dictionary definitions for kata (2 of 2)

kata-

prefix

a variant of cata-

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