perfect storm
Initially used in meteorology to describe a rare and powerful storm, the term "perfect storm" now broadly refers to any critical situation resulting from a rare combination of adverse factors.
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Definition
B2Meteorology
(informal)A powerful weather event caused by a rare combination of meteorological conditions.
Example
- The hurricane was described as a perfect storm due to the unique convergence of weather patterns.
B2General
(figurative)A critical situation where multiple adverse factors converge to create an exceptionally severe outcome.
Example
- The economic crisis was a perfect storm of rising unemployment, falling consumer confidence, and declining markets.
Similar
Terms that have similar or relatively close meanings to "perfect storm":
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