1. Of, relating to, or involving a sudden great disaster or complete failure
The earthquake had catastrophic consequences for the region.
O terremoto teve consequências catastróficas para a região.
2. Extremely harmful, destructive, or disastrous
The company's financial decisions were catastrophic.
As decisões financeiras da empresa foram catastróficas.
3. Of or relating to catastrophe or sudden violent change
The catastrophic collapse of the building shocked everyone.
O colapso catastrófico do edifício chocou a todos.