Definitions For Kata

Etymology 1

From {{bor, en, ja, sc=Jpan, 型, , pattern, model}}. In English use since the 1950s.

Noun

KATA (plural s or kata) (martial arts) Any of a sequence of positions and movements used in many martial arts.

Etymology 2

From (Ancient Greek)  κατά, , downwards. Compare cata-.

Noun

KATA (plural KATAs) {{abbreviation of, en, kata thermometer}} (in combination) A drop (in temperature). : kata thermometer; kata factor

Adverb

{{en-adv}} In a direction analogous to down, but along the additional axis added by the fourth dimension.

Antonyms

ana

Etymology 3

Noun

KATA (plural KATAs) Alternate form of gata

Anagrams

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