catastrophical

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Definitions of catastrophical word

adjective catastrophical of the nature of a catastrophe, or disastrous event; calamitous: a catastrophic failure of the dam. 1
noun catastrophical a sudden and widespread disaster: the catastrophe of war. 1
noun catastrophical any misfortune, mishap, or failure; fiasco: The play was so poor our whole evening was a catastrophe. 1
noun catastrophical a final event or conclusion, usually an unfortunate one; a disastrous end: the great catastrophe of the Old South at Appomattox. 1
noun catastrophical (in a drama) the point at which the circumstances overcome the central motive, introducing the close or conclusion; dénouement. Compare catastasis, epitasis, protasis. 1
noun catastrophical Geology. a sudden, violent disturbance, especially of a part of the surface of the earth; cataclysm. 1

before 1570

One of the 33% oldest English words

1570-80; < Greek katastrophḗ an overturning, akin to katastréphein to overturn. See cata-, strophe

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A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 85% 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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