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/ˌkætəˈstrɒfɪk/
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/ˌkætəˈstrɑfɪk/
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catastrophic
adjective
more catastrophic
Comp.
most catastrophic
Super.
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/ˌkætəˈstrɒfɪk/
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catastrophique
The earthquake had catastrophic effects on the small town.
Le tremblement de terre a eu des effets catastrophiques sur la petite ville.
Additional translations
désastreux
Surtout pour un résultat ou une situation extrêmement mauvais(e) ou un échec complet.
Synonyms
fatal
apocalyptic
ruinous
devastating
tragic
calamitous
disastrous
dreadful
dire
Antonyms
advantageous
helpful
favorable
beneficial
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catastrophic
adjective
Involving or causing sudden great damage or suffering.
The earthquake had catastrophic effects on the small town, leaving many buildings in ruins.
Extremely unsuccessful or disastrous.
The company's catastrophic financial losses led to its eventual bankruptcy.
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