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Cataclysmic vs Deleterious - What's the difference?

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Cataclysmic is a related term of deleterious.


As adjectives the difference between cataclysmic and deleterious

is that cataclysmic is of or pertaining to a cataclysm; causing great destruction or upheaval; catastrophic while deleterious is harmful often in a subtle or unexpected way (as for example deleterious'' effects, ''deleterious to health).

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

    deleterious

    English

    Adjective

    (en adjective)
  • harmful often in a subtle or unexpected way (as for example deleterious'' effects, ''deleterious to health).
  • * 1850 , :
    • Or might it suffice him, that every wholesome growth should be converted into something deleterious and malignant at his touch?

    Synonyms

    * (harmful) destructive, harmful, hurtful, injurious, noxious, pernicious; see also

    Derived terms

    * deleteriously

    Related terms

    * delete * deletion * deletory

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