Definitions
There are 3 meanings of the word
Catastrophe.
How to pronounce catastrophe:
US
Catastrophe - as a noun
An event resulting in great loss and misfortune
Example: "The whole city was affected by the irremediable calamity"
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A state of extreme (usually irremediable) ruin and misfortune
Example: "Lack of funds has resulted in a catastrophe for our school system"
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A sudden violent change in the earth's surface
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Example Sentences
"The earthquake was a major catastrophe, causing widespread destruction."
"The flood was declared a national catastrophe by the government."
"The airline industry suffered a catastrophe when multiple planes crashed within a week."
"The oil spill was an environmental catastrophe, leading to the death of marine life."
"The collapse of the stock market resulted in an economic catastrophe."
Word Game Points
Is CATASTROPHE a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, catastrophe is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
CATASTROPHE has a SCRABBLE points total of 18.
Is CATASTROPHE a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, catastrophe is valid for Words With Friends
Valid WordCATASTROPHE has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 19.
Is CATASTROPHE a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, catastrophe is valid for WordFeud
Valid WordCATASTROPHE has a WORDFEUD points total of 20.
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