a|poc´a|lyp´ti|cal|ly — a|poc|a|lyp|tic «uh POK uh LIHP tihk», adjective, noun. –adj. 1. like or giving a revelation especially of violent upheaval: »Among people who see supernatural implications in natural phenomena, tornadoes have long been regarded as the most… … Useful english dictionary
apocalyptic — a•poc•a•lyp•tic [[t]əˌpɒk əˈlɪp tɪk[/t]] also a•poc a•lyp′ti•cal adj. 1) of or like an apocalypse 2) affording a revelation or prophecy, esp. of destruction • Etymology: 1620–30; < LGk a•poc a•lyp′ti•cal•ly, adv … From formal English to slang
Apocalyptic — A*poc a*lyp tic, Apocalyptical A*poc a*lyp tic*al, a. [Gr. ?.] 1. Of or pertaining to a revelation, or, specifically, to the Revelation of St. John; containing, or of the nature of, a prophetic revelation. [1913 Webster] 2. pertaining to,… … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
Apocalyptic number — Apocalyptic A*poc a*lyp tic, Apocalyptical A*poc a*lyp tic*al, a. [Gr. ?.] 1. Of or pertaining to a revelation, or, specifically, to the Revelation of St. John; containing, or of the nature of, a prophetic revelation. [1913 Webster] 2. pertaining … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
Apocalyptical — Apocalyptic A*poc a*lyp tic, Apocalyptical A*poc a*lyp tic*al, a. [Gr. ?.] 1. Of or pertaining to a revelation, or, specifically, to the Revelation of St. John; containing, or of the nature of, a prophetic revelation. [1913 Webster] 2. pertaining … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
Apocalyptic — A*poc a*lyp tic ([.a]*p[o^]k [.a]*l[i^]p t[i^]k), Apocalyptist A*poc a*lyp tist, n. The writer of the Apocalypse. [1913 Webster] … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
Apocalyptist — Apocalyptic A*poc a*lyp tic ([.a]*p[o^]k [.a]*l[i^]p t[i^]k), Apocalyptist A*poc a*lyp tist, n. The writer of the Apocalypse. [1913 Webster] … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
Apocalyptically — A*poc a*lyp tic*al*ly, adv. By revelation; in an apocalyptic manner. [1913 Webster] … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
apocalyptic — a|poc|a|lyp|tic [əˌpɔkəˈlıptık US əˌpa: ] adj 1.) warning people about terrible events that will happen in the future ▪ The novel presents us with an apocalyptic vision of the future 2.) connected with the final destruction and end of the world,… … Dictionary of contemporary English
apocalyptic — a|poc|a|lyp|tic [ ə,pakə lıptık ] adjective describing or expecting a time when very bad things will happen or the world will be destroyed … Usage of the words and phrases in modern English
