Word Structure

WordHub has a local lexical record for “Cataclysmal” with pronunciation and root analysis.

• cata-

  down; away; backward; against; completely; throughout

  Forms: cata, cat

• clys

  to wash

  Forms: clys

• -ism

  the doctrine, theory or system of ~; a disease caused by ~; the quality or condition of being ~; instance of being ~

  Forms: ism, ismus

• -al

  of ~; like ~; having the nature of ~; the act of ~ing

  Forms: al, ial, eal