kata
kata · katas · kata
Any of a sequence of positions and movements used in many martial artsAny of a sequence of positions and movements used in many martial arts.
/ˈkætə/
Meaning
3 sensesAny of a sequence of positions and movements used in many martial arts.
judo kata
(in compounds)A drop (in temperature).
kata factor
(broadly)A short programming exercise to improve one's skills through practice and repetition.
Origin
From Japanese 型 (literally “pattern, model”). From Ancient Greek κατά (katá, “downwards”)From Japanese 型 (literally “pattern, model”).
From Ancient Greek κατά (katá, “downwards”). Compare cata-.
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Forms
plural: katas / kataSynonyms
1 synonymsA short programming exercise to improve one's skills…:code kata
Word family
1 related wordsDerivedgun kata
Lessons for this word
1 lessons- A1Plural nouns — Because its plural is irregular
See also
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