The term apocalyptic refers to something that is associated with or relates to a catastrophic event, particularly one in which the world as we know it comes to an end. It can also refer to a prophecy or revelation of such events, often involving dramatic and destructive imagery. The term has its roots in Christian eschatology, specifically in the Book of Revelations, where apocalyptic refers to the final battle between good and evil before the end of time as we know it.