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end-of-the-world

end-of-the-world adjective: of or pertaining to the end of the world or the end times.

Adjective

end-of-the-world (not comparable)

  1. Of or pertaining to the end of the world or the end times.
    • Intriguing (and extremely good-looking) end-of-the-world saga; not entirely successful but well worth a look.1992, Leonard Maltin, Leonard Maltin's Movie and Video Guide 1993, page 998

Origin of end-of-the-world

Denominal adjective of end of the world.

Questions about end-of-the-world

What does end-of-the-world mean?
End-of-the-world means of or pertaining to the end of the world or the end times.
What part of speech is end-of-the-world?
End-of-the-world is an adjective.

Words near end-of-the-world in the dictionary

  1. end-of-lifed
  2. end-of-lifes
  3. end-of-lifing
  4. end-of-pier
  5. end-of-the-pier
  6. end-of-the-world
  7. end-on
  8. end-on-end
  9. end-organ
  10. end-organs
  11. End-Permian Extinction

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