Definition of "kata" in English

noun

1. (martial arts) Any of a sequence of positions and movements used in many martial arts.

   • judo kata

2. (by extension, programming) A short programming exercise to improve one's skills through practice and repetition.

noun

1. Ellipsis of kata thermometer.

2. (in combination) A drop (in temperature).

   • kata factor

adverb

1. In a direction analogous to down, but along the additional axis added by the fourth dimension.

noun

1. Alternative form of gata (“type of Armenian pastry”).