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origination of catastrophe

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fltc17 | 12:57 Thu 20th Jan 2005 | Phrases & Sayings
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where does the word catastrophe originate?
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In the Greek words 'kata' = down and 'strophe' = a turning. Put together, they mean a downturn and - in modern terms - a pretty drastic one!

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