Meaning of the word catastrophic in English

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catastrophic

US /ˌkæt̬.əˈstrɑː.fɪk/

UK /ˌkæt̬.əˈstrɑː.fɪk/

involving or causing sudden great damage or suffering

Example:

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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.

Synonym:

disastrous calamitous ruinous devastating tragic

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