Catastrophal vs. Catastrophic — What's the Difference?

(rare) Catastrophic.

Of, relating to, or involving a catastrophe.

Relating to a serious illness or injury that results in a long period of incapacity and often high treatment costs.

Of or pertaining to a catastrophe.

Disastrous; ruinous.

From which recovery is impossible.

Of a pertaining to a catastrophe.

Extremely harmful; bringing physical or financial ruin;