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- [kat-uh-kliz-mik]
- /ˌkæt əˈklɪz mɪk/
- /ˈkæt.ə.klɪ.zəm/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [kat-uh-kliz-mik]
- /ˌkæt əˈklɪz mɪk/
Definitions of cataclysmic word
- adjective cataclysmic A cataclysmic event is one that changes a situation or society very greatly, especially in an unpleasant way. 3
- adjective cataclysmic of, relating to, or resulting from a cataclysm. 1
- adjective cataclysmic of the nature of, or having the effect of, a cataclysm: cataclysmic changes. 1
- noun cataclysmic Relating to or denoting a violent natural event. 1
- adjective cataclysmic devastating, immense 1
- adjective cataclysmic Of or pertaining to a cataclysm; causing great destruction or upheaval; catastrophic. 0
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Origin of cataclysmic
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 Cataclysmic
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
cataclysmic 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.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.
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This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for cataclysmic
adj cataclysmic
- catastrophic — Something that is catastrophic involves or causes a sudden terrible disaster.
- calamitous — If you describe an event or situation as calamitous, you mean it is very unfortunate or serious.
- disastrous — causing great distress or injury; ruinous; very unfortunate; calamitous: The rain and cold proved disastrous to his health.
- tragic — characteristic or suggestive of tragedy: tragic solemnity.
- ruinous — bringing or tending to bring ruin; destructive; disastrous: a ruinous war.
adjective cataclysmic
- dreadful — causing great dread, fear, or terror; terrible: a dreadful storm.
- earth-shattering — earthshaking.
- devastating — If you describe something as devastating, you are emphasizing that it is very harmful or damaging.
Antonyms for cataclysmic
adj cataclysmic
- fortunate — having good fortune; receiving good from uncertain or unexpected sources; lucky: a fortunate young actor who got the lead in the play.
- successful — achieving or having achieved success.
- advantageous — If something is advantageous to you, it is likely to benefit you.
- blessed — If someone is blessed with a particular good quality or skill, they have that good quality or skill.
- happy — delighted, pleased, or glad, as over a particular thing: to be happy to see a person.
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