C1 adverb Literário

apotheosis

/əˌpɒθiˈəʊsɪs/

The highest point in the development of something; a culmination or climax. It also refers to the elevation of a person to the rank of a god or a divine status.

Exemplos

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1

For many fans, this concert was the apotheosis of the band's twenty-year career.

For many fans, this concert was the apotheosis of the band's twenty-year career.

2

The signing of the peace treaty was regarded as the apotheosis of the diplomat's life's work.

The signing of the peace treaty was regarded as the apotheosis of the diplomat's life's work.

3

This double cheeseburger is the absolute apotheosis of junk food.

This double cheeseburger is the absolute apotheosis of junk food.

Família de palavras

Substantivo
apotheosis
Verb
apotheosize
Advérbio
apotheotically
Adjetivo
apotheotic
Relacionado
deification
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Dica de memorização

Look at the root 'theo' which means 'god' (as in theology). Apotheosis is the process of moving 'up' (apo) to become a 'god' (theo).

Quiz rápido

The final movement of the ninth symphony is considered by many critics to be the _______ of Western classical music.

Correto!

A resposta correta é: apotheosis

Exemplos

1

For many fans, this concert was the apotheosis of the band's twenty-year career.

everyday

For many fans, this concert was the apotheosis of the band's twenty-year career.

2

The signing of the peace treaty was regarded as the apotheosis of the diplomat's life's work.

formal

The signing of the peace treaty was regarded as the apotheosis of the diplomat's life's work.

3

This double cheeseburger is the absolute apotheosis of junk food.

informal

This double cheeseburger is the absolute apotheosis of junk food.

4

Scholars argue that the Sistine Chapel represents the apotheosis of Renaissance artistic technique.

academic

Scholars argue that the Sistine Chapel represents the apotheosis of Renaissance artistic technique.

5

The successful product launch served as the apotheosis of the company's rebranding strategy.

business

The successful product launch served as the apotheosis of the company's rebranding strategy.

Família de palavras

Substantivo
apotheosis
Verb
apotheosize
Advérbio
apotheotically
Adjetivo
apotheotic
Relacionado
deification

Colocações comuns

reached its apotheosis reached its highest point
the apotheosis of the ultimate example of
artistic apotheosis artistic culmination
spiritual apotheosis spiritual elevation to divinity
cultural apotheosis the peak of a culture's development

Frases Comuns

the apotheosis of fame

the absolute peak of being famous

an apotheosis of style

the perfect embodiment of a style

human apotheosis

the elevation of a human to divine status

Frequentemente confundido com

apotheosis vs hypothesis

A hypothesis is a proposed explanation or theory, whereas an apotheosis is a peak or elevation to divine status.

apotheosis vs antithesis

An antithesis is the direct opposite of something, while apotheosis is the highest point of something.

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Notas de uso

Apotheosis is a high-level, literary term. Use it when describing something that is not just good, but the ultimate, most perfect example of its kind, or when discussing literal deification in mythology.

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Erros comuns

Learners often use this word to describe the 'end' of something in a negative way; however, it specifically implies a 'glorious' or 'perfect' peak.

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Dica de memorização

Look at the root 'theo' which means 'god' (as in theology). Apotheosis is the process of moving 'up' (apo) to become a 'god' (theo).

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Origem da palavra

From the Greek 'apotheoun', meaning 'to make a god of', which combines 'apo' (change/from) and 'theos' (god).

Padrões gramaticais

Countable noun Plural form: apotheoses Usually used in the pattern 'the apotheosis of [noun]'
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Contexto cultural

In Ancient Rome, apotheosis was the official process by which a deceased emperor was recognized as a god by the Senate.

Quiz rápido

The final movement of the ninth symphony is considered by many critics to be the _______ of Western classical music.

Correto!

A resposta correta é: apotheosis

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