Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
cataclysmal
adjective
/ˌkæt.əˈklɪz.məl/
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Definition
Relating to or denoting a violent, destructive event or change.
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Examples
- The cataclysmal earthquake left the city in ruins.
- Environmental scientists warn that climate change could lead to cataclysmal shifts in ecosystems.
- The cataclysmal flood altered the landscape forever.
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Meaning
Cataclysmal refers to something that causes great disruption or significant change, often associated with natural disasters or large-scale upheavals.
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Synonyms
- catastrophic
- disastrous
- violent
- ravaging
- calamitous