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Apotheosis
ah-poth-ee-OH-sis
/əˌpɒθiˈoʊsɪs/Listen
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Syllable breakdown
Apotheosis
Dictionary meaning
The elevation of someone to divine status; the highest point of development.
History and origin
Greek
Examples
- The biography traces the apotheosis of a young general into a national legend.
Pronunciation tips
Five syllables. Stress on fourth syllable.
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