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apocalyptic

UK
/əˌpɒkəˈlɪptɪk/
US
/əˌpɑːkəˈlɪptɪk/

Translations

apocalypticadjective
more apocalyptic
Comp.
most apocalyptic
Super.
UK
/əˌpɒkəˈlɪptɪk/
US
/əˌpɑːkəˈlɪptɪk/
apocalyptiqueSens courant, notamment pour une catastrophe massive ou une fin du monde.
Recent reports paint an apocalyptic picture of climate change turning vast regions uninhabitable.
Les derniers rapports dressent un tableau apocalyptique du changement climatique qui rend de vastes régions inhabitables.
Additional translations
apocalyptiqueSens religieux ou littéraire, en rapport avec l'Apocalypse et les révélations prophétiques.
Synonyms
disastrous
catastrophic
doomsday
end-of-the-world
prophetic
foreboding
ominous
apocalypticnoun
apocalyptics
pl
UK
/əˌpɒk.əˈlɪp.tɪk/
US
/əˌpɑː.kəˈlɪp.tɪk/
Used to denote a person or text concerned with apocalyptic prophecy.
apocalypticienEmploi religieux ou doctrinal, pour une personne attachée à l'eschatologie et aux prophéties de la fin du monde.
Second-century apocalyptics influenced the development of early Christian theology.
Les apocalypticiens du IIe siècle ont influencé le développement de la théologie chrétienne primitive.

Definitions

apocalypticadjective
Relating to or involving the catastrophic end of the world or total destruction; doom-laden.
Recent reports paint an apocalyptic picture of climate change turning vast regions uninhabitable.
Pertaining to prophetic revelations, especially those found in apocalyptic religious literature.
The prophet's apocalyptic vision foretells a final judgment of humanity.
apocalypticnoun
A person who writes about or believes in prophecies concerning the end of the world; an adherent of apocalyptic doctrine.
Second-century apocalyptics influenced the development of early Christian theology.
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