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Catastrophic for Dummies

adjective

pronunciation: ,kætə'strɑfɪk

What does Catastrophic really mean?

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Hey there! So, "catastrophic" is a pretty big word, but I'm going to break it down for you so it's easier to understand. When something is "catastrophic," it means that it's really, really bad or it causes a lot of damage or harm.

Imagine a big storm hitting a town and causing a lot of destruction - that's a catastrophic event. It's something that has a huge impact and creates a lot of chaos and problems for the people involved. It can also mean something that has a really serious and negative effect on someone's life or well-being.

So, when we use the word "catastrophic," we're talking about something that's really terrible and has a major impact. It's like a situation that's gone really wrong and caused a lot of trouble. Does that make sense?

Revised and Fact checked by James Brown on 2023-11-13 20:38:22

Catastrophic In a sentece

Learn how to use Catastrophic inside a sentece

  • The catastrophic explosion destroyed the entire building.
  • The catastrophic hurricane caused widespread flooding and destruction.
  • The catastrophic financial collapse led to many people losing their jobs and homes.
  • The catastrophic failure of the dam resulted in massive flooding of the nearby town.
  • The catastrophic forest fire consumed thousands of acres of land and displaced many wildlife.

Catastrophic Synonyms

Words that can be interchanged for the original word in the same context.

ruinous

Catastrophic Similar Words

Words that similar to the original word, but are not synonyms.

harmful