Apocalypse

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Etymology [edit]

From Ancient Greek ἀποκάλυψις (apokalupsis, revelation).

Pronunciation [edit]

  • (UK) IPA: /əˈpɒkəlɪps/, X-SAMPA: /@"pQk@lIps/
  • (US) IPA: /əˈpɑkəlɪps/, X-SAMPA: /@"pAk@lIps/
  • Hyphenation: a‧poc‧a‧lypse

Proper noun [edit]

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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