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- [kat-uh-kliz-mik]
- /ˌkæt əˈklɪz mɪk/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [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.
cataclysmal usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms 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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