Apocalypse

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From Ancient Greek ἀποκάλυψις "revelation".

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  • UK IPA: [əˈpɒkəlɪps]
  • US IPA: [əˈpɑkəlɪps]
  • SAMPA: /@"pQk@lIps/
    Hyphenation: a‧poc‧a‧lypse

[edit] Proper noun

Singular
Apocalypse

Plural
Apocalypses

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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