Catastrophic Definition

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adjective
Of, relating to, or involving a catastrophe.
American Heritage
Involving or resulting in substantial, often ruinous medical expense.
A catastrophic illness.
American Heritage

Disastrous; ruinous.

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Catastrophic Sentence Examples

  • I hope I never have to experience a catastrophic disaster.

  • The catastrophic hurricane caused many people to flee inland.

  • There are many charities starting up to help families effected by the catastrophic event.

  • The downfall of the large company was catastrophic.

  • Catastrophic losses can be harmful to one's confidence, especially when they occur more than once.

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