Apocalypse

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[edit] English

[edit] Etymology

From Ancient Greek ἀποκάλυψις "revelation".

[edit] Pronunciation

• UK IPA: [əˈpɒkəlɪps]
• US IPA: [əˈpɑkəlɪps]
• SAMPA: /@"pQk@lIps/

  Hyphenation: a‧poc‧a‧lypse

[edit] Proper noun

Apocalypse (plural Apocalypses)

1. (countable) (Biblical) The written account of a revelation of hidden things given by God to a chosen prophet.

   Apocalypses of Adam and Abraham (Epiphanius) and of Elias (Jerome) are also mentioned.

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[edit] See also

• Revelation
• Apocalyptic literature