Eschatological — Definition & Meaning

What does eschatological mean?

adjective

Relating to the end of the world or the ultimate destiny of humanity; concerned with the study of the end of the world or the final events in the history of the world.

Example

"The eschatological themes in the novel explored the idea of a post-apocalyptic world."

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Etymologically related

Greek: eschatos (ἔσχατος) meaning 'last', 'latest', 'final'; Greek: logos (λόγος) meaning 'word', 'study', 'science'; Latin: ultimus meaning 'last', 'final'

Synonyms for eschatological

apocalyptic millenarian millennial doomsday cataclysmic final

Antonyms of eschatological

utopian optimistic hopeful

Rhymes with eschatological

apocalyptic cataclysmic millennial millenarian