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cataclysmic

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Adj — Causing or resembling a cataclysm; extremely destructive or disastrous.

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Etymology

From cataclysm plus the adjective suffix -ic.

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What does “cataclysmic” mean?

The word “cataclysmic” means causing or resembling a cataclysm; extremely destructive or disastrous. In plain terms, describes something on the scale of a cataclysm — hugely destructive.

How do you pronounce “cataclysmic”?

“Cataclysmic” is pronounced ka-tuh-KLIHZ-mihk (/ˌkætəˈklɪzmɪk/ in IPA).

How do you use “cataclysmic” in a sentence?

Here is “cataclysmic” used in a sentence: “The flood had a cataclysmic effect on the town's infrastructure.”

What part of speech is “cataclysmic”?

“Cataclysmic” is an adjective.

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