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catastrophe

/kəˈtæstrəfi/

catastrophenoun

catastrophes

/kəˈtæstrəfi/

Translations

катастрофа

The earthquake was a major catastrophe for the region.

Землетрясение стало крупной катастрофой для региона.

Additional translations

провал

авария

бедствие

Definitions

A sudden and widespread disaster, often causing significant damage or suffering.

The earthquake was a catastrophe that left thousands homeless.

A complete failure or fiasco.

The play was a catastrophe, with forgotten lines and missed cues.

In mathematics, a point at which a small, smooth change in circumstances produces a sudden, discontinuous effect in a system (as in catastrophe theory).

The model identifies a catastrophe where the curve suddenly folds back on itself.

Synonyms

catastropheadjective

/kəˈtæstrəfi/

Used attributively before another noun: ‘catastrophe insurance’, ‘catastrophe bond’.

Definitions

Relating to, involving, or designed for very large-scale disasters.

The company issues catastrophe bonds to transfer extreme risk to investors.

catastropheinterjection

Occasionally used as an exclamation to express dismay or alarm.

Definitions

An exclamation expressing shock, alarm, or dismay.

Catastrophe! The hard drive just crashed.