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Biblical
/ˈbɪblɪkəl/adjective
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Biblical describes anything related to the Bible, the ancient collection of sacred texts central to Christianity and Judaism. In contemporary usage, it's often applied metaphorically to denote something epic, morally profound, or overwhelmingly vast, like a biblical plague in discussions of modern pandemics.
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The Bible is the most widely read book in history, with over 5 billion copies sold or distributed since the invention of the printing press in the 15th century. This immense popularity has led to 'biblical' influencing countless languages and cultures, including inspiring terms in science, like 'biblical proportions' for massive events, as seen in geological studies of ancient floods.
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