adjective

catastrophic

catastrophic, disastrous

The storm had catastrophic effects on the city.

The storm had catastrophic effects on the city.

His decision had a catastrophic result.

His decision had a catastrophic result.

catastrophic ((noun)) describing something as disastrous It was a catastrophic failure.

Synonyms: disastrous, devastating, tragic; Antonyms: beneficial, fortunate, successful

Derived from 'catastrophe' + the adjective-forming suffix '-ic'.

The '-ic' ending tells you it's an adjective describing something like a catastrophe.

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