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Word of the Day Tuesday, June 9, 2026

catastrophism

/kætəˈstrɒfɪzəm/ noun · British & US
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What does catastrophism mean?

noun

A theory or doctrine that holds that the Earth's climate is being catastrophically affected by human activities, or a sudden and violent event that causes great damage or destruction.

Example

"The scientist's catastrophism was evident in her dire predictions about the future of the planet."

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