T. From the verb ἀναβαίνω, isn't it? from ἀναβαίνω. C. Yes.
T. Just so. Now, what does ἀναβαίνω mean? C. To go up, to ascend.
T. Very well; and which part of the word means to go, and which part up? C. ἀνά is up, and βαίνω go.
T. βαίνω to go, yes; now, βάσις? What does βάσις mean? C. A going.
T. That is right; and ἀνά-βασις? C. A going up.
T. Now what is a going down? C. is silent.
T. What is down? … Κατά … don't you recollect? Κατά. C. Κατά.
T. Well, then, what is a going down? Cat .. cat … C. Cat.…
T. Cata … C. Cata.…
T. Catabasis. C. Oh, of course, catabasis.