catastrophe
Pronunciation
/kəˈtæstrəfi/

Definition & Meaning of "catastrophe"in English

Catastrophe
01

a horrible event that causes much suffering and damage

catastrophe definition and meaning
Grammatical Information
Animacy status
Inanimate
Plural form
catastrophes
Examples
The earthquake in the region caused widespread devastation and was considered a natural catastrophe.
02

a state of extreme ruin, misfortune, or irreversible damage

Examples
The company was in a catastrophe after years of mismanagement.
03

a sudden, violent, or dramatic change in the earth's surface, such as an earthquake or landslide

Examples
The landslide was a sudden geological catastrophe.
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