Word of the Day - 11/26/25
eschaton
/ˈɛskəˌtɒn/(n.): the end of the world, especially in Christian belief as the final part of God's plan
As the stars flickered out one by one, the wanderers wondered whether they were witnessing the slow unraveling of the cosmos—or the quiet arrival of the eschaton.
Word Origin
The word 'eschaton' originates from Ancient Greek, specifically from the word ἔσχατος (eschatos), meaning 'last' or 'furthest'. The form ἔσχατον (eschaton) is the neuter singular, which translates to 'the last thing' or 'the end'. It refers to the final event in the divine plan, the end of the world, or the ultimate destiny of humanity.
The most notable word with a similar origin is 'eschatology', which is the theological and philosophical study of 'last things' or 'end things' (such as death, judgment, heaven, hell, and the end of the world).