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cataclysmal

cat·a·clys·mic
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Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [kat-uh-kliz-mik]
    • /ˌkæt əˈklɪz mɪk/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [kat-uh-kliz-mik]
    • /ˌkæt əˈklɪz mɪk/

Definitions of cataclysmal word

  • adjective cataclysmal of, relating to, or resulting from a cataclysm. 1
  • adjective cataclysmal of the nature of, or having the effect of, a cataclysm: cataclysmic changes. 1
  • noun cataclysmal As destructive as a cataclysm. 1

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Origin of cataclysmal

First appearance:

before 1850
One of the 32% newest English words
First recorded in 1850-55; cataclysm + -ic

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Parts of speech for Cataclysmal

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation

cataclysmal popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 70% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
According to our data most of word are more popular. This word is almost not used. It has a much more popular synonym.

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Synonyms for cataclysmal

adj cataclysmal

  • calamitous — If you describe an event or situation as calamitous, you mean it is very unfortunate or serious.
  • cataclysmic — A cataclysmic event is one that changes a situation or society very greatly, especially in an unpleasant way.
  • catastrophic — Something that is catastrophic involves or causes a sudden terrible disaster.
  • devastating — If you describe something as devastating, you are emphasizing that it is very harmful or damaging.
  • disastrous — causing great distress or injury; ruinous; very unfortunate; calamitous: The rain and cold proved disastrous to his health.

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