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apocalypse

/əˈpɒkəlɪps/

A catastrophic event resulting in total destruction or the complete end of the world. It can also refer to a prophetic revelation or a disaster of such magnitude that it fundamentally alters society.

Exemplos

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The movie depicts a group of survivors trying to find food after the zombie apocalypse.

The movie depicts a group of survivors trying to find food after the zombie apocalypse.

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Diplomats worked tirelessly to prevent a nuclear apocalypse during the height of the Cold War.

Diplomats worked tirelessly to prevent a nuclear apocalypse during the height of the Cold War.

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If I don't pass this exam, it's going to be a total apocalypse for my weekend plans.

If I don't pass this exam, it's going to be a total apocalypse for my weekend plans.

Família de palavras

Substantivo
apocalypse
Advérbio
apocalyptically
Adjetivo
apocalyptic
Relacionado
apocalyptism
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Dica de memorização

Think of the Greek 'apo-' (away) and 'kalyptein' (to cover). An apocalypse is an 'uncovering'—a revelation so big the world is never the same.

Quiz rápido

The sudden market crash was described by financial pundits as an economic ______.

Correto!

A resposta correta é: apocalypse

Exemplos

1

The movie depicts a group of survivors trying to find food after the zombie apocalypse.

everyday

The movie depicts a group of survivors trying to find food after the zombie apocalypse.

2

Diplomats worked tirelessly to prevent a nuclear apocalypse during the height of the Cold War.

formal

Diplomats worked tirelessly to prevent a nuclear apocalypse during the height of the Cold War.

3

If I don't pass this exam, it's going to be a total apocalypse for my weekend plans.

informal

If I don't pass this exam, it's going to be a total apocalypse for my weekend plans.

4

The professor discussed the symbolism of the apocalypse in 14th-century European literature.

academic

The professor discussed the symbolism of the apocalypse in 14th-century European literature.

5

Market analysts fear that a sudden collapse in the housing sector could trigger an economic apocalypse.

business

Market analysts fear that a sudden collapse in the housing sector could trigger an economic apocalypse.

Família de palavras

Substantivo
apocalypse
Advérbio
apocalyptically
Adjetivo
apocalyptic
Relacionado
apocalyptism

Colocações comuns

nuclear apocalypse nuclear apocalypse
impending apocalypse impending apocalypse
post-apocalypse post-apocalypse
zombie apocalypse zombie apocalypse
environmental apocalypse environmental apocalypse

Frases Comuns

The Four Horsemen of the Apocalypse

The symbols of war, famine, pestilence, and death

Apocalypse now

An expression used to describe a current state of chaos

Prepping for the apocalypse

The act of gathering supplies for a potential global disaster

Frequentemente confundido com

apocalypse vs Armageddon

Armageddon specifically refers to the location or the final battle between good and evil, whereas apocalypse refers to the event of destruction or revelation itself.

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Notas de uso

The word is frequently used hyperbolically in informal contexts to describe a minor personal disaster. In academic or literary contexts, it retains its original meaning of a world-ending event or a spiritual revelation.

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Erros comuns

Learners often use 'apocalypse' to describe any bad situation, but it should be reserved for events that imply total or irreversible destruction.

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Dica de memorização

Think of the Greek 'apo-' (away) and 'kalyptein' (to cover). An apocalypse is an 'uncovering'—a revelation so big the world is never the same.

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Origem da palavra

From the Ancient Greek 'apokalupsis', meaning 'unveiling' or 'revelation'.

Padrões gramaticais

Countable noun: 'an apocalypse' or 'the apocalypses'. Usually takes 'the' when referring to the biblical end of the world.
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Contexto cultural

Deeply rooted in Judeo-Christian theology (The Book of Revelation), the term now dominates modern pop culture in the 'dystopian' and 'post-apocalyptic' film genres.

Quiz rápido

The sudden market crash was described by financial pundits as an economic ______.

Correto!

A resposta correta é: apocalypse

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