English · Word Candidate

catastrophe

/kəˈtæstɹəfi/

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Also seen as: catastrophes

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Meaning · English

Any large and disastrous event of great significance.

Noun

The Chernobyl disaster was a catastrophe.

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Meaning · English

A disaster beyond expectations.

Noun

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

What does “catastrophe” mean?

Any large and disastrous event of great significance.

Is “catastrophe” formal or informal?

No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.

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