Catastrophic
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /kætəˈstɹɒfɪk/ · Part of speech adjective
Quick meaning: Catastrophic is an adjective meaning Of or pertaining to a catastrophe.
Meaning
Of or pertaining to a catastrophe.
More Meanings
- Disastrous; ruinous.
- From which recovery is impossible.
Example Sentences
catastrophic failure
Some experts, such as geographer Jared Diamond in his 2005 book, “Collapse,” used Easter Island as a cautionary tale of how the exploitation of limited resources can result in catastrophic population decline, ecological devastation and the destruction of a society through infighting.
The reason why Jon & Kate Plus 8 is such a hot topic is because it might all be a sham. It’s been claimed that Jon has a string of mistresses, that Kate had an affair with her bodyguard and that Baby Number Six is actually a shaved Ewok with a catastrophic heroin addiction. Or something.
Synonyms for catastrophic
Depending on context, synonyms include catastrophal, harmful, ruinous.
Antonyms for catastrophic
Common opposites include anastrophic.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include ruinous, harmful, cataclysmic, disaster, calamitous, disastrous.
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