catastrophe

Definition von catastrophe im Englisch Englisch wörterbuch: A disaster beyond expectations; The dramatic event that initiates the resolution of the plot in a tragedy; Any large and disastrous event of great significance; A type of bifurcation, where a system shifts between two stable states; any great and sudden misfortune or calamity; (Catastrophe) A sudden, great disaster (e g hurricane) causing very substantial damage, extended damage by flood, fire involving large areas, etc; Term used for statistical recording purposes to refer to a single incident or a series of closely related incidents causing severe insured property losses totaling more than a given amount, currently $25 million; an event resulting in great loss and misfortune; "the whole city was affected by the irremediable calamity"; "the earthquake was a disaster"; In insurance, a term applied to an incident or series of related incidents causing insured property losses totaling more than $5 million; An event or occurrence that causes a loss of extraordinarily large values; A catastrophe is an unexpected event that causes great suffering or damage. From all points of view, war would be a catastrophe = disaster; A sudden, severe disaster that causes a large loss; {i} disaster, calamity, cataclysm; A sudden, great disaster; An incident or series of related incidents involving a substantial loss of property or causing substantial liability across a wide geographic area; n 1 A great, often sudden calamity 4 A sudden violent change in the earth's surface; a cataclysm **; an event that causes sudden decreases of population size or the entire elimination of subpopulations (Ewens et al 1987: 62); A single event causing numerous losses exceeding a large specified total cost set by an insurance company Normally a company would have reinsurance for loss payments in excess of the specified amount Tornadoes, hurricanes and other violent weather are the most common catastrophes; a sudden violent change in the earth's surface a state of extreme (usually irremediable) ruin and misfortune; "lack of funds has resulted in a catastrophe for our school system"; "his policies were a disaster; Event which causes a loss of extraordinary magnitude; A major change in the environment that causes extensive damage and usually widespread death, and occurs so infrequently that the effects of natural selection by similar events in the past (if they have ever occurred) do not remain in the 'genetic memory' of the species The Mt St Helens volcanic eruption was in this sense a catastrophe (cf the recurrent hurricanes in eastern USA which may be defined as 'disasters'); The final event in a romance or a dramatic piece; a denouement, as a death in a tragedy, or a marriage in a comedy; - A sudden, great disaster; A sudden, unexpected, unavoidable and severe calamity or disaster With respect to insurance, an event that causes a loss of extraordinary amount; A catastrophe (as related to insurance) is a large and multiple series of losses beyond normal expectation or reasonable anticipation of loss by that particular cause of loss For example, hurricanes causing very substantial damage, extended damage by flood, fire involving large areas, etc; a sudden violent change in the earth's surface; Event which causes a loss of extraordinary magnitude, such as a hurricane or tornado; A violent and widely extended change in the surface of the earth, as, an elevation or subsidence of some part of it, effected by internal causes; An event producing a subversion of the order or system of things; a final event, usually of a calamitous or disastrous nature; hence, sudden calamity; great misfortune; the final event that completes the unraveling of the plot in a play In tragedies, this is usually a sudden, horrible event; a state of extreme (usually irremediable) ruin and misfortune; "lack of funds has resulted in a catastrophe for our school system"; "his policies were a disaster"
catastrophë: Alternative spelling of catastrophe
{2} While then the Athenian arms pressed upon the Syracusans and their allies, the Egestans were relieved ; but, with the catastrophë of the Athenian forces, followed by the downfal of the inﬂuence of Hermocrates, their situation became even more perilous than before ; inasmuch as the exasperation of their enemies was increased, the hope and liberality from Syracuse was lessened, and all prospect of a protecting power anywhere among the Grecian states was done away.
catastrophe theory: The branch of mathematics dealing with dynamical systems which can undergo abrupt irreversible qualitative changes due to a tiny change in parameters
catastrophe theory: Branch of mathematics (considered a branch of geometry) that explores how gradual changes to a system produce sudden, drastic results (though usually not as dire as the name suggests). A simple example is how a plastic coffee stirrer subjected to gradually increasing pressure from both ends will suddenly buckle in one direction or another. Other "catastrophes" include optical phenomena such as reflection or refraction of light through moving water. More speculatively, ideas from catastrophe theory have been applied by social scientists to such situations as the sudden eruption of mob violence
catastrophes: plural form of catastrophe
catastrophic: Disastrous; ruinous
The reason why Jon & Kate Plus 8 is such a hot topic is because it might all be a sham. It’s been claimed that Jon has a string of mistresses, that Kate had an affair with her bodyguard and that Baby Number Six is actually a shaved Ewok with a catastrophic heroin addiction. Or something.
error catastrophe: The extinction of an organism (usually microorganisms) due to excessive RNA mutations
catastrophic: extremely harmful; bringing physical or financial ruin; "a catastrophic depression"; "catastrophic illness"; "a ruinous course of action
catastrophes: plural of catastrophe
catastrophic: Of a pertaining to a catastrophe
catastrophic: extremely harmful; bringing physical or financial ruin; "a catastrophic depression"; "catastrophic illness"; "a ruinous course of action"
catastrophic: If you describe something as catastrophic, you mean that it is very bad or unsuccessful. another catastrophic attempt to arrest control from a rival Christian militia His mother's untimely death had a catastrophic effect on him. = disastrous + catastrophically cata·strophi·cal·ly By the time we had to sell, prices had fallen catastrophically
catastrophic: Something that is catastrophic involves or causes a sudden terrible disaster. A tidal wave caused by the earthquake hit the coast causing catastrophic damage The water shortage in this country is potentially catastrophic = disastrous + catastrophically cata·strophi·cal·ly The faulty left-hand engine failed catastrophically as the aircraft approached the airport
catastrophic: Of or pertaining to a catastrophe
catastrophic: {s} terrible, disastrous, calamitous
catastrophically: In a catastrophic manner
catastrophically: terribly, disastrously, calamitously
catastrophically: with unfortunate consequences; "catastrophically complex"
catastrophically: with unfortunate consequences; "catastrophically complex
national catastrophe: public disaster, irreversible damage
political catastrophe: public disaster, sad event for the generations

catastrophe

Silbentrennung

ca·tas·tro·phe

Türkische aussprache

kıtästrıfi

Synonyme

accident, adversity, affliction, alluvion, bad luck, bad news, blow, calamity, casualty, cataclysm, contretemps, crash, culmination, curtains, debacle

Antonyme

benefit, blessing, favor, good fortune, good luck, happiness, miracle, success, wonder

Aussprache

/kəˈtastrəfē/ /kəˈtæstrəfiː/

Etymologie

[ k&-'tas-tr&-(")fE ] (noun.) 1540. From Ancient Greek καταστροφή (katastrophē) from καταστρέφω (katastrephō, “I overturn”) from κατά (kata, “down, against”) + στρέφω (strephō, “I turn”)