Definition of catastrophe

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  • catastrophe is a valid Scrabble US word with a point value of 18
  • catastrophe is a valid Scrabble UK word with a point value of 18
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Definition of catastrophe

  • a state of extreme (usually irremediable) ruin and misfortune (noun)

    Examples

    1. lack of funds has resulted in a catastrophe for our school system

    Synonyms

    1. disaster
  • a sudden violent change in the earth's surface (noun)

    Synonyms

    1. cataclysm
  • an event resulting in great loss and misfortune (noun)

    Synonyms

    1. calamity
    2. cataclysm
    3. disaster
    4. tragedy

See definition of catastrophe in Merriam Webster