Transcription
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- [uh-pok-uh-lips]
- /əˈpɒk ə lɪps/
- /əˈpɒk.ə.lɪps/
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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
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- [uh-pok-uh-lips]
- /əˈpɒk ə lɪps/
Definitions of apocalypse word
- singular noun apocalypse The apocalypse is the total destruction and end of the world. 3
- noun apocalypse a prophetic disclosure or revelation 3
- noun apocalypse an event of great importance, violence, etc, like the events described in the Apocalypse 3
- noun apocalypse (in the Vulgate and Douay versions of the Bible) the Book of Revelation 3
- noun apocalypse any of various Jewish and Christian pseudonymous writings (c. 200 b.c.-c. a.d. 300) depicting symbolically the ultimate destruction of evil and triumph of good 3
- noun apocalypse a disclosure regarded as prophetic; revelation 3
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Origin of apocalypse
First appearance:
before 1125 One of the 6% oldest English words
1125-75; Middle English < Late Latin apocalypsis < Greek apokálypsis revelation, equivalent to apokalýp(tein) to uncover, reveal (apo- apo- + kalýptein to cover, conceal) + -sis -sis
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Parts of speech for Apocalypse
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
apocalypse popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 73% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
Most Europeans know this English word. The frequency of it’s usage is somewhere between "mom" and "screwdriver".
apocalypse usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for apocalypse
noun apocalypse
- annihilation — the act of annihilating
- devastation — Devastation is severe and widespread destruction or damage.
- cataclysm — A cataclysm is an event that causes great change or harm.
- catastrophe — A catastrophe is an unexpected event that causes great suffering or damage.
- holocaust — a great or complete devastation or destruction, especially by fire.
Antonyms for apocalypse
noun apocalypse
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