eschatological

/ˌɛskətəˈlɑdʒɪkəl/
adjective
  1. Relating to the part of theology concerned with death, judgment, and the final destiny of the soul and of humankind.
    • The professor's lecture focused on eschatological themes in ancient texts.
    • Some people find comfort in eschatological teachings that promise a peaceful afterlife.
    • Many religions have eschatological beliefs about the end of the world and a final judgment.
  2. Relating to the ultimate fate or final outcome of something, often in a dramatic or apocalyptic sense.
    • The novel has an eschatological tone, describing the collapse of civilization.
    • Environmental activists sometimes use eschatological language to warn about climate change.
    • The film's eschatological ending left viewers wondering about the future of humanity.
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