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adjective
1.
of or like an
apocalypse
;
affording a revelation or prophecy.
2.
pertaining to the
Apocalypse
or biblical book of Revelation.
3.
predicting or presaging imminent disaster and total or universal destruction:
the apocalyptic
vision
of some contemporary writers.
Also,
a·poc·a·lyp·ti·cal.
Origin:
1620–30;
<
Late Greek
apokalýptikos,
equivalent to
apokalýpt
(
ein
) to uncover, disclose (
see
apocalypse
) +
-ikos
-ic
Related forms
a·poc·a·lyp·ti·cal·ly,
adverb
post·a·poc·a·lyp·tic,
adjective
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Probably the only
apocalyptic
plague of humanity that has truly been banished is famine.
Some may bridle at the
apocalyptic
scenarios he raises but these often serve a legitimate purpose.
Those with
apocalyptic
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Probably the only
apocalyptic
plague of humanity that has truly been banished is famine.
Some may bridle at the
apocalyptic
scenarios he raises but these often serve a legitimate purpose.
Those with
apocalyptic
leanings can even release a genetically engineered virus to crash the world population.
Hardly
apocalyptic
unless you believe government hasn't yet reached its optimum size.
Visitors who take up the offer are met with an
apocalyptic
sight.
But the close call has galvanized efforts among scientists to predict and hopefully prevent a potentially
apocalyptic
impact.
Others recommend adopting some policies now as an insurance policy against
apocalyptic
tail outcomes.
Western culture is full of
apocalyptic
warnings of a clash of rival species.
Spectacular photography of the mountain prior to the explosion is harshly contrasted with the
apocalyptic
post-eruption scenery.
We are highly hedonistic and
apocalyptic
with our self centered needs.
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World English Dictionary
apocalyptic
(əˌpɒkəˈlɪptɪk)
—
adj
1.
outstanding in revelation, prophecy, or significance
2.
of or like an apocalypse
apocalyptically
—
adv
Collins English Dictionary - Complete & Unabridged 10th Edition
2009 © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins
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Word Origin & History
apocalyptic
1660s, "pertaining to the 'Revelation of St. John' in the New Testament," from Gk. apokalyptikos, from apokalyptein (see
apocalypse
). Meaning "pertaining to the imminent end of the world" evolved by 1880s.
Online Etymology Dictionary, © 2010 Douglas Harper
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