cataclysmic
UK/ˌkætəˈklɪzmɪk/US/,kætә'klizmik/
C2
Definitions
adj.
Causing or involving sudden, violent, and widespread destruction or upheaval; catastrophic
灾难性的；毁灭性的
Root Breakdown
Root-derivedcatadown, against
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clysroot
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icrelating to, having the nature of
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Common Collocations
- 1.cataclysmic event灾难性事件
- 2.cataclysmic change灾难性变化
Example Sentences
- 1.
The cataclysmic earthquake devastated the entire region.