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Cataclysmic vs Cataclysmically - What's the difference?

cataclysmic | cataclysmically |

As an adjective cataclysmic

is of or pertaining to a cataclysm; causing great destruction or upheaval; catastrophic.

As an adverb cataclysmically is

in a cataclysmic way.

cataclysmic

English

Adjective

(-)
  • Of or pertaining to a cataclysm; causing great destruction or upheaval; catastrophic.
    • It is believed that a cataclysmic impact caused the extinction of the dinosaurs.
  • * 2005 , , My Women
    • That’s why to be rejected in love was so cataclysmic : one had been judged and found wanting.

    Related terms

    * cataclysm * cataclysmic variable star

    cataclysmically

    English

    Adverb

    (en adverb)
  • In a cataclysmic way.