Catastrophic ( adjective , noun )

(As an adjective)

Catastrophic ( adjective )

1. Relating to, or denoting a disaster or crisis, especially one involving widespread destruction or suffering.
2. Extremely bad or serious; causing or likely to cause great harm, damage, or destruction.

Origin:

Derived from the greek word "katastrophē" which means "overturning" or "downfall".

Examples:

1. The earthquake was catastrophic in its destruction.
2. The storm caused catastrophic damage to the city.
3. The economic collapse was catastrophic for many businesses.
4. The loss of the space probe was catastrophic for the program.
5. The news of his death was a catastrophic blow to his family.

(As a noun)

Catastrophic ( noun )

1. Relating to, or denoting a disaster or crisis, especially one involving widespread destruction or suffering.
2. Extremely bad or serious; causing or likely to cause great harm, damage, or destruction.

Origin:

Derived from the greek word "katastrophē" which means "overturning" or "downfall".

Examples:

1. The earthquake was catastrophic in its destruction.
2. The storm caused catastrophic damage to the city.
3. The economic collapse was catastrophic for many businesses.
4. The loss of the space probe was catastrophic for the program.
5. The news of his death was a catastrophic blow to his family.