eschatological

adjective

es·​cha·​to·​log·​i·​cal (ˌ)e-ˌska-tə-ˈlä-ji-kəl 

ˌe-skə-

1

: of or relating to eschatology or an eschatology

2

: of or relating to the end of the world or the events associated with it in eschatology

eschatologically

(ˌ)e-ˌska-tə-ˈlä-ji-k(ə-)lē 

ˌe-skə-

adverb

Examples of eschatological in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

The Arabic word sirāt can refer to, among other things, the razor-thin bridge that leads, over the chasm of Hell, to paradise—a heavy burden of eschatological significance, but the film shoulders it lightly. — Justin Chang, New Yorker, 14 Nov. 2025

Jerusalem has reason to greatly fear a millenarian regime with an eschatological worldview that has already demonstrated a willingness and ability to overwhelm Israeli air defenses and deliver warheads over its cities. — The Editors, National Review, 17 Apr. 2025

At a moment when nihilism might be tempting, an eschatological view imbued each loss with a sense of meaning. — Anand Gopal, The New Yorker, 10 Dec. 2023

Whoriskey and her designers have played up these eschatological hints with bold surrealistic touches. — Margaret Gray, Los Angeles Times, 23 Nov. 2022

Arroyo’s eschatological rhetoric was echoed by the down-ballot Republican candidates who spoke to the group. — Robert Draper, New York Times, 15 Aug. 2022

Word History

First Known Use

1854, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Rhymes for eschatological

• aetiological
• anthropological
• archaeological
• archeological
• axiological
• climatological
• deontological
• dermatological
• etiological
• etymological
• gerontological
• glaciological