Definition of "Cataclysm"
Cataclysm refers to a momentous and often violent event that causes massive destruction or upheaval. The term is commonly used in both literal and figurative contexts to describe natural disasters and transformative social or political changes.
Key Meanings
- A large-scale flood or deluge.
- A catastrophe or great disaster.
- A major, violent event leading to sweeping change, upheaval, or demolition.
- Broadly: any event that brings about significant and often irreversible transformation.
"A cataclysm is not merely a disturbance — it is an upheaval that reshapes the world around it."
Usage Examples
- Scientists study prehistoric cataclysms that changed Earth’s climate.
- The fall of the empire was seen as a political cataclysm.
- Many feared that the economic collapse would trigger a social cataclysm.
Word Origin
The word derives from the Greek kataklysmos, meaning "flood" or "deluge," rooted in kataklyzein, "to wash down" or "to inundate."
Synonyms
- Upheaval
- Disaster
- Catastrophe
- Convulsion
- Tragedy
Author’s Summary:
The word "cataclysm" denotes an immense and violent upheaval—natural or societal—that fundamentally alters conditions or structures.
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