revolutionize

[ rev-uh-loo-shuh-nahyz ]

verb (used with object)

, rev·o·lu·tion·ized, rev·o·lu·tion·iz·ing.

1. to bring about a revolution in; effect a radical change in:

   to revolutionize petroleum refining methods.

2. to subject to a political revolution.

revolutionize

/ ˌrɛvəˈluːʃəˌnaɪz /

verb

1. to bring about a radical change in

   science has revolutionized civilization

2. to inspire or infect with revolutionary ideas

   they revolutionized the common soldiers

3. to cause a revolution in (a country, etc)

Derived Forms

• ˌrevoˈlutionˌizer, noun

Other Words From

• revo·lution·izer noun
• quasi-revo·lution·ized adjective
• unrev·o·lution·ized adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of revolutionize¹

First recorded in 1790–1800; revolution + -ize