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Catastrophically: meaning, definitions and examples

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catastrophically

 

[ ˌkæt.ə.strəˈfɪk.əl.i ]

Adverb
Context #1 | Adverb

in a disastrous manner

In a way that involves or causes great harm or damage.

Synonyms

cataclysmically, devastatingly, disastrously

Examples of usage

  • The bridge collapsed catastrophically under the weight of the truck.
  • The company failed catastrophically due to poor management decisions.

Translations

Translations of the word "catastrophically" in other languages:

🇵🇹 catastroficamente

🇮🇳 विनाशकारी ढंग से

🇩🇪 katastrophal

🇮🇩 secara katastrofal

🇺🇦 катастрофічно

🇵🇱 katastrofalnie

🇯🇵 壊滅的に (かいめつてきに)

🇫🇷 catastrophiquement

🇪🇸 catastróficamente

🇹🇷 felaket bir şekilde

🇰🇷 재앙적으로

🇸🇦 بشكل كارثي

🇨🇿 katastrofálně

🇸🇰 katastrofálne

🇨🇳 灾难性地 (zāinàn xìng dì)

🇸🇮 katastrofalno

🇮🇸 hörmulega

🇰🇿 апатты түрде

🇬🇪 კატასტროფულად

🇦🇿 fəlakətli şəkildə

🇲🇽 catastróficamente

Etymology

The adverb 'catastrophically' is derived from the noun 'catastrophe', which comes from the Greek word 'katastrophē', meaning 'overturning'. The suffix '-ically' is added to form the adverb, indicating the manner in which something occurs. The word has been used in English since the early 19th century to describe events or situations that result in significant and often disastrous consequences.

Word Frequency Rank

This word's position of #34,395 indicates it's among the more rare English words. While understanding it broadens your vocabulary, focus on more common words first.