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Definition of supercatastrophe
supercatastrophe
/ˌsuːpərkəˈtæstrəfi/
su · per · ca · tas · tro · phe
Plural:supercatastrophes
•Adjective:supercatastrophic
supercatastrophe Lexical Profile
CEFR
C2
Grade
12
Tier
2
Usage
Rare
Syllables
6
• noun
1
An extraordinarily severe, widespread, or devastating catastrophe, often on a global or existential scale.
Example
"Geologists study ancient volcanic eruptions to better understand the environmental impacts of a planetary supercatastrophe."
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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Supercatastrophe. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/supercatastrophe