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Definition of cataclysmic

cataclysmic

/ˌkæt.əˈklɪz.mɪk/
cat · a · clys · mic
Adverb:cataclysmically
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• adjective

1

Relating to or denoting a violent natural event, large-scale disaster, or sudden, devastating upheaval.

Example

"Geologists found evidence of a cataclysmic volcanic eruption that reshaped the ancient coastline."

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Word Origin & Etymology

Derived from the noun 'cataclysm', which comes via French and Latin from the Ancient Greek 'kataklysmos' (deluge or flood), formed from 'kata-' (down) and 'klyzein' (to wash or drench).

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Cataclysmic. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/cataclysmic
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