What does cataclysm mean?
Cataclysm means A sudden, violent event..
Cataclysm
/ˈkætəˌklɪzm̩/ · noun
Meaning
A sudden, violent event..
Definitions by Sense
- A sudden, violent event.
- (geology) A sudden and violent change in the earth's crust.
- A great flood.
Example Sentences
While the disaster capitalism complex does not deliberately scheme to create cataclysms on which it feeds (though Iraq may be a notable exception), there is plenty of evidence that its component industries work very hard indeed to make that current disastrous trends continue unchallenged.
Judging by the sedimentary composition of the crust, it appears that Altaaya once possessed an atmosphere thick enough to support some form of liquid. What cataclysm stripped the atmosphere and left the planet to freeze is not currently known.
Synonyms for cataclysm
Antonyms for cataclysm
Related Words
Word Forms
- cataclysms
Usage Notes
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is a synonym for cataclysm?
Common synonyms include calamity, catastrophe, disaster, tragedy.
What is the opposite of cataclysm?
The opposite depends on the specific sense.
How do you use cataclysm in a sentence?
While the disaster capitalism complex does not deliberately scheme to create cataclysms on which it feeds (though Iraq may be a notable exception), there is plenty of evidence that its component industries work very hard indeed to make that current disastrous trends continue unchallenged.
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