ENGLISH DICTIONARY

Revelation

Definition, Meaning & Examples

Pronunciation /ˌɹɛv.əˈleɪ.ʃən/ · Part of speech noun

Quick meaning: Revelation is a noun meaning The act of revealing or disclosing.

Meaning

The act of revealing or disclosing.

More Meanings

  1. Something that is revealed.
  2. Something dramatically disclosed.
  3. (theology) A manifestation of divine truth.
  4. Something that turns out to be a great success.

Example Sentences

Magicians talk about the revelation at the end of a trick.
The revelation of the culprits' identities was cathartic for the populace.
This invention was a revelation for farmers throughout the region, who immediately adopted it.
This invention was a revelation for farming throughout the region, where it doubled crop yields.

Word Forms

Synonyms for revelation

Depending on context, synonyms include apocalypse, disclosure, revealing.

Related Words

Related dictionary entries include disclosure, revealing, apocalypse, detection, discovery, finding.

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