Cascading Meaning in English
word · lemma: cascade
Definition
Happening or arranged in a series, like a waterfall, often used for things that flow or change step by step, one after another.
Usage & Nuances
Mostly used in technical, scientific, or formal contexts (computing: 'cascading failure', 'cascading style sheets'). Describes things happening in sequence or spreading from one step to the next. Not used for people falling down; for that, use 'falling'.
Example Sentences
We saw a cascading waterfall in the forest.
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The cascading water made a beautiful sound.
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The cascading lights lit up the stairs.
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The error caused a cascading failure in the computer system.
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There were cascading effects after the power went out.
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Changing this rule would have cascading effects across the whole company.
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