Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
catastrophic-change
noun
kat-uh-strof-ik cheynj
Definition
A sudden or dramatic shift that leads to significant and often disastrous consequences.
Examples
- The catastrophic change in climate has led to unprecedented weather patterns.
- After the earthquake, the city experienced a catastrophic change in its infrastructure.
- The management’s decision caused a catastrophic change in the company’s culture.
Meaning
Refers to a fundamental transformation that results in severe negative effects or outcomes, often unforeseen, affecting systems or environments.
Synonyms
- disastrous shift
- devastating alteration
- dramatic transformation
- cataclysmic change
