Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
catastrophic-failure
noun
/ˌkæt.əˈstrɒf.ɪk ˈfeɪ.lər/
Definition
A sudden and complete failure that causes significant damage or disaster.
Examples
- The bridge collapsed due to a catastrophic failure of the structural supports.
- The software experienced a catastrophic failure, resulting in the loss of all user data.
- During the mission, a catastrophic failure in the spacecraft’s systems forced an emergency landing.
Meaning
A catastrophic failure occurs when a system, process, or component fails in such a way that it leads to severe consequences, often resulting in loss of life, injury, or widespread destruction.
Synonyms
- Disaster
- Calamity
- Cataclysm
- Crisis
- Collapse
