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.

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Word Description / Examples
catastrophically

This word appears to be mentioned twice, same as the first one.

  • The dam burst catastrophically, flooding the entire valley
disastrously

This word is appropriate for describing outcomes that are extremely poor or failures with significant negative consequences. It can refer to both large-scale events and more personal or smaller-scale failures.

  • The project's execution was managed disastrously, leading to a complete collapse of its goals
devastatingly

Use this word when talking about something that causes severe shock, distress, or destruction, often on a personal or community level.

  • The fire spread devastatingly through the town, leaving many houses in ashes
cataclysmically

This word is suitable for describing an event that causes large-scale and often sudden destruction or fundamental change. It is often used in the context of natural disasters or universe-related phenomena.

  • The asteroid impacted the planet cataclysmically, altering its climate drastically

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.