Describing something that involves the complete destruction or end of the world, or behaving as if such a catastrophe is imminent.
From Greek 'apokalyptikos,' derived from 'apokalypsis' meaning 'uncovering' or 'revelation.' Originally referred to prophetic visions of the end times, later broadened to describe any catastrophic scenario.
The word comes from 'apokalypsis' (revelation), not destruction—it originally meant unveiling hidden truths about the future, making apocalyptic literature about *revealing* what's hidden rather than just predicting doom.
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