catastasis in English dictionary catastasis Meanings and definitions of "catastasis" In classical drama, the third and penultimate section, in which action is heightened for the catastrophe. noun In classical drama, the third and penultimate section, in which action is heightened for the catastrophe. more Grammar and declension of catastasis catastasis ( uncountable) catastasis (countable and uncountable, plural catastases) more Sample sentences with "catastasis" Declension Stem Try again Available translations Esan French German Irish Persian Spanish Tamil Authors