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apocalyptic

a·poc·a·lyp·tic [ ə pòkə líptik ]


adjective 
Definition:
 
1. predicting disaster: warning about a disastrous future or outcome
an apocalyptic scenario of global warming

2. involving destruction: involving widespread destruction and devastation

3. bible relating to Apocalypse: relating to the events in the Book of Revelation in the Bible


a·poc·a·lyp·ti·cal·ly adverb
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