cataclysm
Translation
cataclysm, disaster, catastrophe
Examples
The earthquake was a cataclysm for the city.
The earthquake was a cataclysm for the city.
The war brought about a political cataclysm.
The war brought about a political cataclysm.
Grammar Patterns
a ((adjective)) cataclysm The revolution was a political cataclysm.
Similar Words
Synonyms: catastrophe, disaster, upheaval, calamity
Etymology
From Greek 'kataklysmos' (deluge, flood), from 'kata-' (down) + 'klyzein' (to wash).
Memory Tips
Connect it to its root meaning of a great 'washing down', like a massive flood that changes everything.