Cataclysmic

Pronunciation: /kætəˈklɪzmɪk/

Definitions of cataclysmic

adjective relating to or denoting a violent natural event

Example Sentences

A1 The sudden storm caused a cataclysmic flood in the village.

A2 The cataclysmic earthquake destroyed many buildings in the city.

B1 The cataclysmic event had a profound impact on the local economy.

B2 The scientists predicted that a cataclysmic asteroid could potentially wipe out all life on Earth.

C1 The cataclysmic war resulted in widespread devastation and loss of life.

C2 The cataclysmic eruption of the volcano caused a global environmental crisis.

Examples of cataclysmic in a Sentence

formal The cataclysmic event caused widespread destruction and loss of life.

informal The cataclysmic storm left the town in ruins.

slang That party was cataclysmic, everyone had a great time!

figurative The cataclysmic breakup felt like the end of the world.

Grammatical Forms of cataclysmic

• past tense: cataclysmed
• plural: cataclysmics
• comparative: more cataclysmic
• superlative: most cataclysmic
• present tense: cataclysm
• future tense: will cataclysm
• perfect tense: has cataclysmed
• continuous tense: is cataclysming
• singular: cataclysmic
• positive degree: cataclysmic
• infinitive: to cataclysm
• gerund: cataclysming
• participle: cataclysming

Origin and Evolution of cataclysmic

First Known Use: 1601 year

Language of Origin: Greek

Story behind the word: The word 'cataclysmic' originated from the Greek word 'kataklusmos' meaning 'deluge' or 'flood'.

Evolution of the word: Over time, 'cataclysmic' has come to be used to describe any sudden and violent event or change, not limited to just floods or deluges.