Definition of "kata" []

• A system of basic body positioning and movement exercises, as in karate or judo. (noun)

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• "Arianism was of course rejected, but the homoios kata ten ousian was not admitted, and the expression kata panta homoios, "like in all things", was substituted."
• "The former characteristic may be inferred from the expression kata ta dogma tou euangeliou, as well as from the detailed injunctions that follow."
• "Then the class practices a set of choreographed movements, known as a kata, that emulate fighting imaginary opponents with their swords."