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Definition of biblical

biblical

/ˈbɪb.lɪ.kəl/
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Adverb:biblically
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• adjective

1

Relating to, contained in, or according to the Bible.

Example

"The professor specializes in the translation of ancient biblical manuscripts."

2

Executed on a vast, dramatic, or catastrophic scale reminiscent of events described in the Bible.

Example

"A torrential storm of biblical proportions flooded the coastal highway overnight."

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Word Origin & Etymology

Formed in English from 'Bible' plus the suffix '-ical', ultimately tracing back via Ecclesiastical Latin 'biblia' to Ancient Greek 'ta biblia' ('the books'), a diminutive of 'byblos' ('papyrus').

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