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- [kat-uh-strof-ik]
- /ˌkæt əˈstrɒf ɪk/
- /kəˈtæs.trə.fi/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [kat-uh-strof-ik]
- /ˌkæt əˈstrɒf ɪk/
Definitions of catastrophic word
- adjective catastrophic Something that is catastrophic involves or causes a sudden terrible disaster. 3
- adjective catastrophic If you describe something as catastrophic, you mean that it is very bad or unsuccessful. 3
- adjective catastrophic of the nature of a catastrophe, or disastrous event; calamitous: a catastrophic failure of the dam. 1
- noun catastrophic Involving or causing sudden great damage or suffering. 1
- adjective catastrophic disastrous 1
- adjective catastrophic Of or pertaining to a catastrophe. 0
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Parts of speech for Catastrophic
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catastrophic popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 83% 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".
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This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for catastrophic
adj catastrophic
- 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.
- 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 catastrophic
- shattering — to break (something) into pieces, as by a blow.
- appalling — Something that is appalling is so bad or unpleasant that it shocks you.
- terrible — distressing; severe: a terrible winter.
- devastating — If you describe something as devastating, you are emphasizing that it is very harmful or damaging.
- catastrophal — (rare) Catastrophic.
Antonyms for catastrophic
adj catastrophic
- 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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