a cascata

Italian

Etymology

Literally, “at cascade”.

Adjective

a cascata (invariable)

  1. (physics) relating to events that happen as part of a domino effect
  2. (figurative, by extension) relating to events that have ripple effects, lasting influence, etc.; pivotal, influential, important
    sebbene siano poco conosciuti, hanno svolto ruoli nella crisi a cascata dei diritti civili
    although they are not well-known, they played roles in the very important civil rights crisis

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