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apocalyptic

[ uh-pok-uh-lip-tik ]

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adjective

of or like an apocalypse; affording a revelation or prophecy.
pertaining to the Apocalypse or biblical book of Revelation.
predicting or presaging imminent disaster and total or universal destruction:
the apocalyptic vision of some contemporary writers.

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1620–30; < Late Greek ��ǰ첹��ý��پ��ǲ�, equivalent to ��ǰ첹��ý�� ( ein ) to uncover, disclose ( apocalypse ) + -ikos -ic

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As midnight approached, the psychic tension in the room crystallized into apocalyptic terror.

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It began as a conversation and resulted in futuristic, apocalyptic visuals and video work.

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The apocalyptic imagination, he argued, imposes on history “neat, naïve patterns” presaging a turning point in the grand scheme of humanity.

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And then he brought apocalyptic hellfire, scoring 31 points in the first half.

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“I wouldn’t call it apocalyptic, but I would call it abysmal, so I guess it’s a step up,” he said with a laugh.

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