Cataclysmatic

/ˌkætəˌklɪzˈmætɪk/ adjective

A variant form of cataclysmal, meaning relating to or characterized by a sudden, violent, and destructive upheaval or disaster.

Formed from 'cataclysm' with the suffix '-atic' (an alternative to '-al'), giving it a slightly more technical or formal tone than the '-al' version.

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