Meaning of the word catastrophic in English
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catastrophic
US /ˌkæt̬.əˈstrɑː.fɪk/
UK /ˌkæt.əˈstrɒf.ɪk/
Adjective
involving or causing sudden great damage or suffering
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The earthquake caused catastrophic damage to the city.
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A sudden drop in sales could have a catastrophic effect on the company.
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