apocalypse

Meanings

• noun

  A cataclysmic event causing complete and often sudden destruction.

  - "The apocalypse brought an end to all life on Earth."
  - "Many believe that the Rapture will be a precursor to the apocalypse."

• noun

  A revelation or disclosure of hidden truth.

  - "The apocalypse of St. John is a book in the New Testament that describes a vision of the end of the world."
  - "The apocalypse of the ancient Mayan civilization predicted the end of the world in 2012."

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Synonyms

Ragnarok , armageddon , doomsday , end times , eschaton

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with apocalypse
apotheosis , hypocrisy , anaplasis

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Variants

List of all variants of apocalypse that leads to same result
apocalypse , apocalypses , Apocalypse , revelation , revelations , the apocalypse

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Etymology

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From Greek apokalypsis, 'an uncovering, a disclosure', from apokalyptō, 'to uncover, to reveal'

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Trivia

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1. The term 'apocalypse' is also used in astronomy to describe a celestial event, such as the appearance of a new star or the collision of two galaxies.

2. The word 'apocalypse' appears in the titles of numerous works of fiction, including novels, movies, and video games.

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Related Concepts

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1. Armageddon: A place or event described in the Bible as the site of the final battle between good and evil.

2. End times: A period of time believed to mark the end of the world or civilization as we know it.

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Culture

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The term 'apocalypse' has been used extensively in various forms of art, literature, and popular culture to describe the end of the world or a cataclysmic event. In literature, the most famous example is John's Revelation in the Bible. In art, the Last Judgment is a common theme. In music, there are numerous songs and albums with 'apocalypse' in the title.

How to Memorize "apocalypse"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a world in ruins, with smoke and fire rising from the horizon. Imagine the destruction and chaos.
   - Visualize a scroll being unrolled, revealing hidden truths and prophecies.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the term 'apocalypse' with destruction and chaos.
   - Associate the term 'apocalypse' with revelation and disclosure.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'A Pocalypse: An end, a Prophecy, a Cataclysm, an Apocalypse' to remember the meaning.
   - Use the mnemonic 'An Apocalypse: A world's end, an Uncovering, a Cataclysm, a Prophecy' to remember the meaning.

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