word
Catastrophe
Kuh-TA-struh-fee
/kʌˈtæstrʌfiː/Listen
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Syllable breakdown
catastrophe
Dictionary meaning
An event resulting in great loss and misfortune.
Examples
- Lack of funds has resulted in a catastrophe for our school system.
Synonyms: disaster
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