apocalyptic
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a·poc·a·lyp·tic 
[uh-pok-uh-lip-tik] Pronunciation Key
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[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]
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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.
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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