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Eschatological: meaning, definitions and examples

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eschatological

 

[ ˌɛskətəˈlɑdʒɪkəl ]

Adjective / Noun
Context #1 | Adjective

religious beliefs

Relating to or dealing with the ultimate destiny of humanity, especially as prophesied in the Bible or other religious texts.

Synonyms

apocalyptic, doomsday, end-time

Examples of usage

  • The preacher delivered an eschatological sermon about the end times.
  • Many cultures have their own eschatological beliefs about the afterlife.
  • The book explores eschatological themes of judgment and salvation.
Context #2 | Noun

theology

The branch of theology that is concerned with the end of the world or of humankind.

Synonyms

apocalypticism, end-time theology

Examples of usage

  • She studied eschatology in her theology classes.
  • The professor's research focused on eschatological theories.
  • Eschatology examines the concepts of heaven and hell.

Translations

Translations of the word "eschatological" in other languages:

🇵🇹 escatológico

🇮🇳 परमात्विक

🇩🇪 eschatologisch

🇮🇩 eskatologis

🇺🇦 есхатологічний

🇵🇱 eschatologiczny

🇯🇵 終末論的

🇫🇷 eschatologique

🇪🇸 escatológico

🇹🇷 eskatolojik

🇰🇷 종말론적인

🇸🇦 إسخاتولوجي

🇨🇿 eschatologický

🇸🇰 eschatologický

🇨🇳 末世论的

🇸🇮 eskatološki

🇮🇸 eskatólógískur

🇰🇿 эскатологиялық

🇬🇪 ესქატოლოგიური

🇦🇿 eskatoloji

🇲🇽 escatológico

Etymology

The word 'eschatological' comes from the Greek word 'eschatos' meaning 'last' or 'final'. It has its roots in Christian theology, specifically in the study of the end times or the final destiny of humanity. The concept of eschatology is found in various religious traditions and has been a subject of scholarly debate and interpretation.

See also: eschatology.

Word Frequency Rank

With rank #18,154, this word belongs to specialized vocabulary. While not common in everyday speech, it enriches your ability to express complex ideas.