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   apocalyptic

   /əˌpɒkəˈlɪptɪk/

   adjective

   • 1. describing or prophesying the complete destruction of the world: "the apocalyptic visions of ecologists"
   • ▪ momentous or catastrophic: "the struggle between the two countries is assuming apocalyptic proportions"
   • ▪ of or resembling the biblical Apocalypse: "apocalyptic imagery"

   Word Origin early 17th century (as a noun denoting the writer of the Apocalypse, St John): from Greek apokaluptikos, from apokaluptein ‘uncover’ (see apocalypse).

   Derivatives

   • 1. apocalyptically adverb

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2. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishAPOCALYPTIC | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

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   APOCALYPTIC definition: 1. showing or describing the total destruction and end of the world, or extremely bad future…. Learn more.

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   The meaning of APOCALYPTIC is of, relating to, or resembling an apocalypse. How to use apocalyptic in a sentence.

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   Apocalyptic definition: of or like an apocalypse; affording a revelation or prophecy.. See examples of APOCALYPTIC used in a sentence.

5. dictionary.cambridge.org › us › dictionaryAPOCALYPTIC | definition in the Cambridge English Dictionary

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   APOCALYPTIC meaning: 1. showing or describing the total destruction and end of the world, or extremely bad future…. Learn more.

6. www.vocabulary.com › dictionary › apocalypticApocalyptic - Definition, Meaning & Synonyms | Vocabulary.com

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   For example, the devastating conditions left behind after a hurricane or tornado has hit an area can be said to be apocalyptic. Often, this adjective is used for exaggeration, so you could also use apocalyptic to describe the bad haircut you just got.

7. www.thefreedictionary.com › apocalypticApocalyptic - definition of apocalyptic by The Free Dictionary

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   1. Relating to or predicting the end of the world, especially as described in the Bible or another religious text. 2. Relating to or predicting widespread destruction or the collapse of civilization: "The refugees in the camps spoke of apocalyptic devastation and tens of thousands dead" (Amitav Ghosh). 3.

8. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishAPOCALYPTIC definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

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   Apocalyptic means relating to or involving predictions about future disasters and the destruction of the world. ...the reformer's apocalyptic warnings that the nation was running out of natural resources. ...a gloomy and apocalyptic vision of a world hastening towards ruin. More Synonyms of apocalyptic.

9. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › definition › englishapocalyptic adjective - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and...

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   Definition of apocalyptic adjective in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

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    Apocalyptic Definition. Relating to or predicting the end of the world, especially as described in the Bible or another religious text. Of or like an apocalypse. Relating to or predicting widespread destruction or the collapse of civilization.

11. www.britannica.com › dictionary › apocalypticApocalyptic Definition & Meaning | Britannica Dictionary

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    APOCALYPTIC meaning: 1 : of, relating to, or involving terrible violence and destruction; 2 : of or relating to the end of the world.