catastrophic
പാളിച്ച
definition
adjective
a catastrophic earthquake
involving or causing sudden great damage or suffering.
catastrophic mismanagement of the economy
extremely unfortunate or unsuccessful.
example
Music fans have been warned to turn down or switch off their iPods amid fears the craze for MP3 players is storing up 'catastrophic' and irreversible hearing damage for a generation.
But sooner or later, a large object will threaten to hit the earth-moon system causing 'catastrophic' damage.
For the big stars (at least 8 times more massive than the Sun), this collapse is 'catastrophic' .
In no other area of the housing market has the intervention of government been so pronounced, so unsuccessful in its implementation, and so 'catastrophic' in its effect.
But in 1950 and 1966 it suffered two more 'catastrophic' earthquakes.
The nomination, unfortunately, was followed by a truly 'catastrophic' general election campaign in which he won only six states.
For years scientists and engineers have warned that a major hurricane could inflict 'catastrophic' damage on the city.
But clearly, there are human factors behind the extensive damage caused by 'catastrophic' storms.
Officials say the hurricane could cause 'catastrophic' damage.
As a result of the aircrew's actions, no injuries were suffered while preventing potentially 'catastrophic' damage to a valuable combat asset.
The magnitude of the natural disaster that the Indian Ocean rim countries suffered from the 'catastrophic' earthquake and tsunami is said to be the worst in living memory.
The 'catastrophic' damage resulting from the 1906 earthquake proved to be the springboard for a century of advances in the understanding and science of earthquakes.
While fireworks were the cause of any injuries last Halloween, Gardaí are adamant that the crackers can cause 'catastrophic' damage to children and adults alike.
Those living in the most economically deprived areas receive the worst care and suffer 'catastrophic' economic consequences from their illness.
These men died because of the 'catastrophic' consequences of a dangerous social phenomenon.
‘It's capable of causing 'catastrophic' damage but, of course, what we're really worried about is the loss of lives,’ he added.
In five years time, will I have forgotten how gut-wrenchingly awful 'catastrophic' data loss feels?
These sandstone monuments display evidence of large-scale 'catastrophic' deposition and immense watery erosion.
Through them, he learns about the history of apartheid and the 'catastrophic' effect it had on the lives of black South Africans.
In contrast, the mineralized zones, above the topography created by the pre-mineralization igneous rocks, were not affected by this 'catastrophic' sedimentation.
The fact is that disasters come in a thousand different shapes and sizes, and they don't have to all be 'catastrophic' to do significant damage.
In an instant, an avalanche of electrons is rolling over the surface in a 'catastrophic' flashover.
Similarly, Darwin also describes the formations of rocks and minerals from the 'catastrophic' effects of dynamic geological periods.
Any sharp changes in the temperature proxy would then be caused by 'catastrophic' interglacial climate oscillations.
The upper plate moves seaward, and a massive tsunami can be produced along with 'catastrophic' destruction from earthquake shaking.
The 'catastrophic' plague losses of the Black Death helped fuel an obsession with the afterlife and to popularize chantries.
However, for the unfortunate few that do end up in this situation, the damage can be 'catastrophic' : physically, mentally and financially.
Forecasters are warning that a hurricane making landfall at or near New York City could cause 'catastrophic' damage in the U.S.'s largest urban center.
A number of contrasting geological processes can produce circular structures, ranging from 'catastrophic' gas expulsion to form pockmark craters to meteorite impacts.
Tonight those winds are picking up in the Mexican resort town of Cancun, which could suffer 'catastrophic' damage from this powerful storm.
Credits: Google Translate
