catastrophic

Word parts

catastrophe + -ic

Pronunciation

• (UK) IPA ^(key): /kætəˈstrɒfɪk/
• (US) IPA ^(key): /kætəˈstrɑfɪk/

• Audio (UK)

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Adjective

Positive catastrophic

Comparative more catastrophic

Superlative most catastrophic

1. If something is catastrophic, it involves or causes a sudden great damage to something.