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- [kuh-lam-i-tee]
- /kəˈlæm ɪ ti/
- /kəˈlæm.ɪ.ti/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [kuh-lam-i-tee]
- /kəˈlæm ɪ ti/
Definitions of calamity word
- variable noun calamity A calamity is an event that causes a great deal of damage, destruction, or personal distress. 3
- noun calamity a disaster or misfortune, esp one causing extreme havoc, distress, or misery 3
- noun calamity a state or feeling of deep distress or misery 3
- noun calamity deep trouble or misery 3
- noun calamity any extreme misfortune bringing great loss and sorrow; disaster 3
- noun plural calamity a great misfortune or disaster, as a flood or serious injury. 1
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Origin of calamity
First appearance:
before 1375 One of the 22% oldest English words
1375-1425; late Middle English calamite < Middle French < Latin calamitāt- (stem of calamitās), perhaps akin to incolumitās safety
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Parts of speech for Calamity
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
calamity popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 80% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
Most Europeans know this English word. The frequency of it’s usage is somewhere between "mom" and "screwdriver".
calamity usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for calamity
noun calamity
- hardship — a condition that is difficult to endure; suffering; deprivation; oppression: a life of hardship.
- collapse — If a building or other structure collapses, it falls down very suddenly.
- scourge — a whip or lash, especially for the infliction of punishment or torture.
- misfortune — adverse fortune; bad luck.
- mishap — an unfortunate accident.
Antonyms for calamity
noun calamity
- advantage — An advantage is something that puts you in a better position than other people.
- favor — something done or granted out of goodwill, rather than from justice or for remuneration; a kind act: to ask a favor.
- success — the favorable or prosperous termination of attempts or endeavors; the accomplishment of one's goals.
- boon — You can describe something as a boon when it makes life better or easier for someone.
- happiness — the quality or state of being happy.
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