catastrophe
noun | /catastrophe/
an event causing great and often sudden damage or suffering
catastrophe
noun | /catastrophe/
Essential WordsMEDIUMan event causing great and often sudden damage or suffering
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"The earthquake was a catastrophe that required global aid."
"A production error turned into a financial catastrophe for the firm."
Etymology
from Greek katastrophē “overturning”
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