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Word of the Day Tuesday, June 9, 2026

catastrophic

/kætæsˈtrɒfɪk/ adjective · British & US
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What does catastrophic mean?

adjective

Extremely bad or unfortunate; causing great damage or harm. Often used to describe a disaster or a severe setback.

Example

"The company's financial crisis was a catastrophic failure that led to widespread job losses."

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

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