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There are 3 meanings of the word Catastrophe.

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Catastrophe - as a noun

An event resulting in great loss and misfortune

Example: "The whole city was affected by the irremediable calamity"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
calamity15cataclysm18disaster9tragedy12
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
bad luckmisfortune15
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

A state of extreme (usually irremediable) ruin and misfortune

Example: "Lack of funds has resulted in a catastrophe for our school system"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
disaster9

A sudden violent change in the earth's surface

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
cataclysm18
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
geological phenomenon
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

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."
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Word Game Points

Is CATASTROPHE a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, catastrophe is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

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 Word
CATASTROPHE has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 19.

Is CATASTROPHE a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, catastrophe is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
CATASTROPHE has a WORDFEUD points total of 20.

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