catastrophic
Translation
catastrophic, disastrous
Examples
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.
Grammar Patterns
catastrophic ((noun)) describing something as disastrous It was a catastrophic failure.
Similar Words
Synonyms: disastrous, devastating, tragic; Antonyms: beneficial, fortunate, successful
Etymology
Derived from 'catastrophe' + the adjective-forming suffix '-ic'.
Memory Tips
The '-ic' ending tells you it's an adjective describing something like a catastrophe.