the GNU version of the Collaborative International Dictionary of English
adj. Of a pertaining to a catastrophe.
The Century Dictionary and Cyclopedia
Pertaining to or of the nature of a catastrophe; cataclysmic.
Relating to or in conformity with the views of the catastrophists; cataclysmal.
Subversive in a momentous degree of settled usage or law.
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adj. extremely harmful; bringing physical or financial ruin
Word Usage
"However, if these two "perfect storms" happen to be political in nature, the term catastrophic may be a bit over the top, that is, unless the eyes of both storms happen to contain United States Representatives, Senators and the President."