catastrophic

Meanings

• adjective

  A large-scale disaster causing destruction and suffering.

  - "The aftermath of the earthquake was catastrophic."
  - "The catastrophic effects of the hurricane left many homeless."

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Antonyms

anastrophic

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Synonyms

catastrophal

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with catastrophic
apocalyptic , hypnotic , phenomenonic

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Variants

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catastrophe , catastrophes , catastrophic , catastrophically

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Etymology

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From the Greek word katastrophe meaning 'overturning' or 'turning down'.

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Trivia

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1. The word 'catastrophic' was first used in English in the 16th century.

2. The term 'catastrophic success' refers to a situation where the outcome is much worse than intended.

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Related Concepts

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1. disaster: A sudden event causing great damage or destruction.

2. emergency: A situation that requires immediate action.

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Culture

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In literature, the term 'catastrophic' is often used to describe a major turning point or climax in a story. In science, it is used to describe natural disasters or large-scale accidents.

How to Memorize "catastrophic"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a large-scale disaster causing destruction and suffering.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'catastrophic' with the idea of a major disaster.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic by remembering the Greek origin of the word 'catastrophe' meaning 'overturning' or 'turning down'.

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