catastrophaladj.
/kəˈtastrəfəl/ Of the nature of a catastrophe; disastrous.
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catastrophal1842
1842 G. P. Scrope Volcanos 6 The great catastrophal earthquake of Riobamba.
1882 Daily News 6 Feb. Mr. Proctor, after his catastrophal forebodings.
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