Vocabulary Entry

catastrophic

|adjective • noun

adjective

Causing sudden and widespread disaster or damage.

Example Sentences

"The catastrophic earthquake destroyed many buildings."

"They were warned about the catastrophic effects of climate change."

"The company faced catastrophic losses due to the financial crisis."

noun

Example Sentences

"The flood was a catastrophic that affected thousands of families."

"In literature, many heroes face a personal catastrophic that defines their journey."

"Environmentalists are concerned about the potential for a catastrophic in the Arctic due to melting ice."