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Cataclysm Definition & Meaning

cataclysm
noun
  1. a sudden violent change in the earth's surface
  2. an event resulting in great loss and misfortune; "the whole city was affected by the irremediable calamity"; "the earthquake was a disaster"

"Cataclysm" in song lyrics

See how cataclysm is used in real songs:

  • "If I wanted to flow with him reactin like a cataclysm"
    Afu-Ra — Hip Hop
  • "script gigolo systemic cataclysm"
    Anti-Pop Consortium — Angular
  • "Won't let the gat get 'em, or even that, cataclysm"
    Fiend — I Swore

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Frequently asked questions

What does cataclysm mean?
a sudden violent change in the earth's surface an event resulting in great loss and misfortune; "the whole city was affected by the irremediable calamity"; "the earthquake was a disaster"
What part of speech is cataclysm?
Cataclysm is a noun.
How many definitions does cataclysm have?
Cataclysm has 2 definitions across 1 part of speech (noun).

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