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CATACLYSMIC

Pronunciation (US):

(GB):

 I. (adjective) 

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Meaning:

Severely destructive

Example:

a cataclysmic earthquake

Synonyms:

cataclysmal; cataclysmic

Classified under:

Adjectives

Similar:

destructive (causing destruction or much damage)

Derivation:

cataclysm (an event resulting in great loss and misfortune)

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