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3 dictionary results for: apocalyptical
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a·poc·a·lyp·tic       [uh-pok-uh-lip-tik] Pronunciation Key
–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; < LGk apokalýptikos, equiv. to apokalýpt(ein) to uncover, disclose (see apocalypse) + -ikos -ic]

a·poc·a·lyp·ti·cal·ly, adverb
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a·poc·a·lyp·tic       (ə-pŏk'ə-lĭp'tĭk)  Pronunciation Key 
adj.  
  1. Of or relating to an apocalypse.
  2. Involving or portending widespread devastation or ultimate doom: "now speaks in apocalyptic terms about the probable conflict ahead" (Financial Times).
  3. Characterized by usually exaggerated predictions of or allusions to a disastrous outcome: "Stripped of its apocalyptic tone, what this amounts to is an advocacy of teaching names, dates and places by rote" (Stefan Kanfer).
  4. Of a revelatory or prophetic nature.

a·poc'a·lyp'ti·cal·ly adv.
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apocalyptical

adjective
prophetic of devastation or ultimate doom [syn: apocalyptic

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