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/
Korean meaning: 종말, 대재앙; (성경의) 묵시록
Korean pronunciation: 어**팍**컬립스
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
A prophet receives the apocalypse through divine visions of final battle
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The eclipse forms an ellipse, heralding the apocalypse!
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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.
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“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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