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cata-

Greek

down, against

Prefix · means "down, against"

Roots often paired with cata-

logword, speech, reason; study of2 wordsstropheturn, overturn, turning2 words

Associated Words · 8

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catalog

A systematic list of items or products; to classify into a catalogue

catastrophe

A sudden large-scale disaster causing great suffering

catalogue

A systematic list of items with descriptions; to list items systematically

catastrophic

Causing great damage or disaster

catapult

A device for launching objects with force; to hurl or rapidly propel

cataclysmic

Causing great destruction or upheaval

cataclysm

A sudden, violent large-scale disaster or upheaval

catalyze

To act as a catalyst; to accelerate a process or change

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