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CATACLYSMAL
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Dictionary entry overview: What does cataclysmal mean?
• CATACLYSMAL (adjective)
The adjective CATACLYSMAL has 1 sense:
1. severely destructive
Familiarity information: CATACLYSMAL used as an adjective is very rare.
Dictionary entry details
Sense 1
Meaning:
Severely destructive
Synonyms:
cataclysmal; cataclysmic
Context example:
a cataclysmic earthquake
Similar:
destructive (causing destruction or much damage)
Derivation:
cataclysm (an event resulting in great loss and misfortune)
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