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Meaning of catastrophic condition
A catastrophic condition refers to a situation or state that is extremely bad or severe, often causing great harm or damage.
Etymology of catastrophic condition
The word "catastrophic" comes from the Greek words "katastrophē", meaning "a turning down" or "an overturning", and the suffix "-ic", which forms an adjective.
The word "condition" comes from the Latin "condicio", meaning "a gathering together" or "a bringing together", which is derived from "condicere", meaning "to gather together".
Synonyms
disastrous
calamitous
devastating
dire
dreadful
appalling
horrific
terrible
awful
distressing
harrowing
traumatic
ruinous
destructive
annihilating
ravaging
shattering
crushing
overwhelming
cataclysmic
disastrous
woeful
lamentable
deplorable
frightful
ghastly
gruesome
horrific
heinous
atrocious
abysmal
wretched
miserable
pathetic
pitiful
heart-wrenching
soul-destroying
Definitions
- The phrase "catastrophic condition" is not a single word, but rather a phrase consisting of two words: "catastrophic" and "condition".
- * According to Oxford Languages, "catastrophic" is defined as involving or causing sudden and severe damage or disruption, while "condition" refers to a state of being or a situation.
Usage Examples
- The company's financial situation had deteriorated to a catastrophic condition, forcing it to file for bankruptcy.
- * The hurricane caused a catastrophic condition in the coastal town, leaving thousands of people homeless.