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catastrophize

ca·tas·tro·phize
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Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [kuh-tas-truh-fahyz]
    • /kəˈtæs trəˌfaɪz/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [kuh-tas-truh-fahyz]
    • /kəˈtæs trəˌfaɪz/

Definitions of catastrophize word

  • noun catastrophize (obsolete) To end a comedy. 1
  • verb catastrophize To regard a bad situation as if it were disastrous or catastrophic. 0
See all 2 definitions of catastrophize

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Origin of catastrophize

First appearance:

before 1960
One of the 3% newest English words
First recorded in 1960-1965;catastroph(e) + -ize

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Parts of speech for Catastrophize

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Full grammatical hierarchy of Catastrophize

catastrophize popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 90% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
According to our data about 60% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

catastrophize usage trend in Literature

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