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- [kat-uh-kliz-uh m]
- /ˈkæt əˌklɪz əm/
- /ˈkæt.ə.klɪ.zəm/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [kat-uh-kliz-uh m]
- /ˈkæt əˌklɪz əm/
Definitions of cataclysm word
- countable noun cataclysm A cataclysm is an event that causes great change or harm. 3
- noun cataclysm a violent upheaval, esp of a political, military, or social nature 3
- noun cataclysm a disastrous flood; deluge 3
- noun cataclysm a great flood; deluge 3
- noun cataclysm any great upheaval, as an earthquake or a war, that causes sudden and violent changes, great destruction, etc. 3
- noun cataclysm any violent upheaval, especially one of a social or political nature. 1
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Origin of cataclysm
First appearance:
before 1625 One of the 42% oldest English words
1625-35; < Late Latin cataclysmos (Vulgate) < Greek kataklysmós flood (akin to kataklýzein to flood), equivalent to kata- cata- + klysmós a washing
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Parts of speech for Cataclysm
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
cataclysm popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 68% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
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This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for cataclysm
noun cataclysm
- upheaval — strong or violent change or disturbance, as in a society: the upheaval of war.
- catastrophe — A catastrophe is an unexpected event that causes great suffering or damage.
- deluge — A deluge of things is a large number of them which arrive or happen at the same time.
- calamity — A calamity is an event that causes a great deal of damage, destruction, or personal distress.
- debacle — A debacle is an event or attempt that is a complete failure.
Antonyms for cataclysm
noun cataclysm
- good luck — good fortune
- happiness — the quality or state of being happy.
- miracle — an effect or extraordinary event in the physical world that surpasses all known human or natural powers and is ascribed to a supernatural cause.
- boon — You can describe something as a boon when it makes life better or easier for someone.
- success — the favorable or prosperous termination of attempts or endeavors; the accomplishment of one's goals.
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