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/kˌætɐstɹˈɒfɪkli/
catastrophically
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in a manner that causes a lot of damage, often on a big scale
Example
The financial market collapsed catastrophically, leading to a severe economic downturn.
The chemical spill affected the ecosystem catastrophically, resulting in the death of numerous aquatic species.
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