Apocalyptic

Definition

Relating to or describing the complete destruction or end of the world; catastrophic or prophesying imminent doom. Often used to characterize something dramatically destructive or a genre of literature depicting such endings.

Example Usage

The dire climate reports paint an apocalyptic picture of what could happen if we don't reduce carbon emissions.

Origin

From Greek 'apokalyptikos,' derived from 'apokalypsis,' meaning 'revelation' or 'uncovering,' referring to biblical prophecies of the end times.

Fun Fact

The term originally comes from the Book of Revelation, also called the Apocalypse, which describes end-times visions in Christian theology.

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