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apocalypse

/əˈpɑːkəlɪps/
a · poc · a · lypse
Adverb:apocalyptically
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Plural:apocalypses
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Adjective:apocalyptic
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• noun

1

An event involving complete final destruction of the world, or a catastrophic global disaster.

Example

"Many science fiction novels explore how humanity might rebuild society after a global apocalypse."

2

A prophetic revelation or disclosure of divine mysteries, especially regarding the end of the world, or the Book of Revelation in the New Testament.

Example

"In religious studies, scholars analyze ancient texts that take the literary form of an apocalypse."

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• Nearby Words

aplomb
apnea
apo
apocalypse
apocalyptic
apocalyptically
apolitical

Word Origin & Etymology

From Old French and Late Latin apocalypsis, derived from Ancient Greek apokalypsis ('revelation' or 'uncovering'), from apokalyptein ('to uncover, disclose, or reveal').

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Apocalypse. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/apocalypse
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