natural disaster — A sudden and extreme event caused by natural forces that causes great damage or loss of life
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: A sudden and extreme event caused by natural forces that causes great damage or loss of life
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈnætʃərəl dɪˈzæstər/
Example Sentences
- My mom's cooking is like a natural disaster - it happens without warning and leaves everyone running for safety.
- The government established an early warning system to alert citizens of potential natural disasters.
- Climate change has increased the frequency and intensity of natural disasters worldwide.
natural disaster
NOUN[/ˈnætʃərəl dɪˈzæstər/]
A sudden and extreme event caused by natural forces that causes great damage or loss of life
A sudden and extreme event caused by natural forces that causes great damage or loss of life
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🌳Etymology
Origin
Natural derives from Latin naturalis, meaning 'of nature' or 'natural.' Disaster originates from Latin dis- (badly, badly placed) combined with astrum (star), literally meaning 'badly starred.' The compound reflects the ancient belief that unfavorable planetary alignments portended catastrophe.
Breakdown
Natural: natura- (nature) + -alis (adjective suffix). Disaster: dis- (badly, wrongly) + astrum (star), forming a compound noun meaning 'misalignment of stars' or 'ill-fated occurrence.'
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📝Examples
“My mom's cooking is like a natural disaster - it happens without warning and leaves everyone running for safety.”
“The government established an early warning system to alert citizens of potential natural disasters.”
“Climate change has increased the frequency and intensity of natural disasters worldwide.”
“Insurance companies often exclude coverage for certain types of natural disasters.”
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