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revelation
[ rev-uh-ley-shuhn ]
noun
- the act of revealing or disclosing; disclosure:
The revelation of previously hidden facts about the group’s activities changed the situation completely.
Synonyms: exposure, divulgence, admission
- something revealed or disclosed, especially a striking disclosure, such as of something not before realized:
Her memoir contained several fascinating revelations about her love life.
- Theology.
- God's disclosure of Himself and His will to His creatures.
- an instance of such communication or disclosure.
- something thus communicated or disclosed.
- something that contains such disclosure, as the Bible.
- Revelation. Also called The Revelation of St. John the Divine. the last book in the New Testament; the Apocalypse. : Rev.
revelation
1/ ˌrɛvəˈleɪʃən /
noun
- the act or process of disclosing something previously secret or obscure, esp something true
- a fact disclosed or revealed, esp in a dramatic or surprising way
- Christianity
- God's disclosure of his own nature and his purpose for mankind, esp through the words of human intermediaries
- something in which such a divine disclosure is contained, such as the Bible
Revelation
2/ ˌrɛvəˈleɪʃən /
noun
- Also calledthe Apocalypsethe Revelation of Saint John the Divine popularly, often plural the last book of the New Testament, containing visionary descriptions of heaven, of conflicts between good and evil, and of the end of the world
Derived Forms
- ˌreveˈlational, adjective
Other Words From
- rev·e·la·tion·al adjective
- non·rev·e·la·tion noun
- pre·rev·e·la·tion noun
- un·rev·e·la·tion·al adjective
Word History and Origins
Origin of revelation1
Word History and Origins
Origin of revelation1
Example Sentences
The revelation of E.On's bill error comes after the latest official figures show inflation rose as a result of higher energy prices.
The film-maker has described working on animation as "a huge treat and revelation for me", adding that the "whole process is so different from the other movies I’ve worked on".
I would describe my reaction as being one of revelations.
After he announced his resignation, there were revelations about questionable hiring practices and spending.
When the prime minister, Streeting and Reeves sit down to consider what to do about social care in a week or so, don’t expect a sudden revelation or a shiny new plan.
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