ΚΑΤΑΡΡΑΚΤΗΣ, καταρρακτης
KATARHRAKTĒS, katarhraktēs
Sounds Like: kah-tah-RAK-tees
Translations: waterfall, cataract, floodgate, sluice, torrent
From the root: ΚΑΤΑΡΡΑΚΤΗΣ
Part of Speech: Noun
Explanation: This word is a compound noun, formed from 'κατά' (down) and a root related to 'ῥάσσω' (to dash or break). It refers to a violent descent of water, such as a waterfall or a cataract. It can also describe a floodgate or sluice, implying a barrier that holds back water which, when opened, releases a torrent. In a broader sense, it can refer to a torrent or a downpour of water.
Inflection: Singular, Nominative, Masculine
Strong’s number: G2627 (Lookup on BibleHub)
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- ΚΑΤΑΡΡΑΚΤΑΣ — waterfall, cataract, floodgate, sluice, torrent
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