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Word of the Day Tuesday, June 9, 2026

cataclysm

/kætəklɪzəm/ noun · British & US
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What does cataclysm mean?

noun

A violent and widespread disaster, such as an earthquake or flood, or a complete and dramatic change in a situation or system.

Example

"The earthquake was a cataclysm that devastated the entire city."

Definition generated by AI and curated by RJS Tech Solutions LLP.

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