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Etymology of the Latin word apocalypsis

the Latin word apocalypsis (revelation, disclosing)

derived from the Greek word apokalupsis, ἀποκάλυψις (disclosure)

derived from the Greek word apokaluptein, ἀποκαλύπτω (to take off the cover; disclose)

derived from the Greek word kaluptein, καλύπτω

derived from the Proto-Indo-European root *kel-

Word found in Late Latin, Church Latin