cataract
nounHow many syllables in cataract?
There are 3 syllables in the word cataract.How to pronounce cataract:
Definition of cataract:
- cataract (noun):
- a large waterfall
- an eye disease that involves the clouding or opacification of the natural lens of the eye.
- a clouding of the lens of the eye or of its surrounding transparent membrane that obstructs the passage of light
Synonyms for cataract:
cascade
cortical cataract
eye disease
fall(s)
nuclear cataract
opacity
shute
waterfall
Antonyms for cataract:
discouragement
drip
drop
drought
drouth
lack
necessity
need
trickle
want
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