apocalypse — a prophetic revelation, especially concerning a cataclysm in which the forces of good permanently triumph over the forces of evil
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: a prophetic revelation, especially concerning a cataclysm in which the forces of good permanently triumph over the forces of evil
Pronunciation (IPA): /əˈpɑːkəlɪps/
Example Sentences
- My mom thinks leaving dirty dishes in the sink is an apocalypse.
- The apocalypse movies always show people fighting over the last can of beans.
- Climate change could lead to an environmental apocalypse.
apocalypse
NOUN[/əˈpɑːkəlɪps/]
a prophetic revelation, especially concerning a cataclysm in which the forces of good permanently triumph over the forces of evil
After the apocalypse, a lone wanderer walks through the ruins of a fallen city.
A pocket's lips announce the prophetic apocalypse revelation!
The eclipse forms an ellipse, heralding the apocalypse!
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From Greek apokalypsis, meaning 'uncovering' or 'revelation,' derived from the prefix apo- (away, off) and kalyptein (to cover or conceal). The term was used in early Christian contexts to describe divine revelations about end times.
Breakdown
apo- (away, off) + kalyptein (to cover) = apokalypsis (uncovering/revelation) → apocalypse
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📝Examples
“My mom thinks leaving dirty dishes in the sink is an apocalypse.”
“The apocalypse movies always show people fighting over the last can of beans.”
“Climate change could lead to an environmental apocalypse.”
“The Book of Revelation describes the apocalypse in vivid detail.”
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