Definition of Catastrophe
Catastrophe
cat·as·tro·phe
Definition/Meaning
(noun)
A sudden and violent event causing widespread destruction or loss of life.
e.g. The hurricane caused a catastrophe in the coastal city, leaving thousands homeless.
(noun)
utter failure;
e.g. The whole affair turned out to be a grand catastrophe.
(noun)
a violent and sudden change in a feature of the earth;
e.g. A hurricane is considered a catastrophe as it wreaks havoc on the islands.
(noun)
the final event of the dramatic action especially of a tragedy;
e.g. Shakespeare's tragedy of Romeo and Juliet results in the catastrophe of their deaths.
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