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crescendo of catastrophes


Meanings
  • noun

    A series of disasters or calamities that build up to a climax.

    - "The crescendo of catastrophes culminated in the destruction of the city."
    - "The hurricane was just the beginning of the crescendo of catastrophes for the coastal community."

Variants
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ecocatastrophe , ecocatastrophes
Etymology
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From the Italian word 'crescere', meaning 'to grow'. In music, a crescendo is a gradual increase in volume or intensity.


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  1. The term 'crescendo of catastrophes' was popularized by the American writer Stephen King in his novel 'The Stand'.

  2. The term 'crescendo of catastrophes' has been used in various forms of media, including movies, TV shows, and video games.


Related Concepts
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  1. disaster: A large-scale emergency situation resulting from natural or human-made causes, causing widespread destruction, loss of life, and distress.

  2. calamity: A great and often sudden misfortune or disaster.


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The term 'crescendo of catastrophes' is often used in literature and media to describe a series of escalating disasters or crises. It can be used metaphorically to describe any situation where events build up to a dramatic climax.

How to Memorize "crescendo of catastrophes"

  1. visualize

    - Imagine a graph with the y-axis representing the level of disaster and the x-axis representing time. As you move along the x-axis, the disasters keep getting worse, leading to a peak or 'crescendo' of catastrophes.

  2. associate

    - Associate the word 'crescendo' with the idea of something building up or growing, and 'catastrophes' with disasters or calamities.

  3. mnemonics

    - Create a mnemonic using the acronym C-A-T-S-O-C: C for catastrophes, A for accumulating, T for turning, S for significant, O for overwhelming, and C for climax.


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