cases

cas-es · noun

imported

Definitions

noun

  1. 1.

    Plural of case; multiple instances or examples of something.

  2. 2.

    Legal matters or lawsuits.

  3. 3.

    Medical instances of a disease or condition.

  4. 4.

    Containers or protective covers.

Related words

See also: case, example, instance
Synonyms: boxes, containers, examples, instances, situations

Etymology

From Old French cas, from Latin casus ("fall, chance, event"), from cadere ("to fall"). The plural follows standard English formation.