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biblical

Intermediate (B1)

IPA: /ˈbɪb.lɪ.kəl/

KK: /ˈbɪb.lɪ.kəl/

adjective
Definition

Relating to the Bible or its teachings, often used to describe something that is very significant or large in scale.


Example

The flood caused damage of biblical proportions, affecting thousands of homes.


Conversation
Sloth A
Have you ever read any biblical stories?
Sloth B
Not really, but I've heard they can be quite interesting.
Sloth A
Yeah, some of the lessons in those stories are really profound and biblical in nature.
Sloth B
I should give them a try; they might offer some valuable insights.

Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
scriptural
sacred
divine
Antonyms
secular
mundane
profane
Root Explanation

Biblical → It is formed from "Bible" (from Latin *biblia*, meaning the book) and the suffix "-ical" (meaning pertaining to). The word "biblical" refers to something that pertains to or is characteristic of the Bible.

Memory Tip

Think of the word 'Bible' as the central book, and '-ical' means relating to it. This helps you remember that 'biblical' means relating to the Bible.

Visually Confused Words
umbilical
basilical
filical
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