Revelation
ˌrɛvəˈleɪʃən
Definitions
3 meaningsThe act of revealing or disclosing something previously unknown; a surprising and informative disclosure.
ˌrɛvəˈleɪʃən
A surprising and previously unknown fact.
The author's book offers a powerful revelation about human nature.
💡 Simply: Imagine you're reading a mystery novel, and then BAM! You find out the killer's identity. That 'aha' moment? That's a revelation!
👶 For kids: When you find out something super secret that you didn't know before!
More Examples
The report provided a shocking revelation regarding the company's financial practices.
His sudden departure from the firm was a revelation to his colleagues.
How It's Used
"The whistleblower's revelation about government corruption shocked the nation."
"The discovery of the Dead Sea Scrolls was a major revelation about ancient Judaism."
A divine communication or disclosure; a supernatural manifestation of knowledge or truth.
ˌrɛvəˈleɪʃən
A divine or supernatural disclosure of knowledge.
Religious texts often describe moments of divine revelation.
💡 Simply: Imagine you're walking through the desert and suddenly a wise old spirit appears and tells you the secret of the universe. That is a revelation.
👶 For kids: When God tells someone a secret that's really important!
More Examples
The experience was a personal revelation, changing her worldview.
The book of Revelation in the Bible is a prophetic text.
How It's Used
"The prophet claimed to have received a revelation from God."
"The novel explores themes of spiritual revelation and enlightenment."
A striking disclosure of something previously unknown or mysterious.
ˌrɛvəˈleɪʃən
An illuminating or astonishing discovery or realization.
The theory offered a revelation about the nature of reality.
💡 Simply: It is like, all of a sudden, when the lights go on in your brain, and everything makes sense.
👶 For kids: When something you didn't know suddenly becomes clear and you understand it!
More Examples
She experienced a sudden revelation about her life's purpose.
The new information provided a revelation about how the universe works.
How It's Used
"The therapy session provided a revelation for the patient about their past trauma."
"The scientific study provided a groundbreaking revelation."
Synonyms & Antonyms
Idioms & expressions
The Book of Revelation
The last book of the New Testament in the Bible, containing prophetic visions.
"He studied the Book of Revelation to understand the end times."
A moment of revelation
A sudden understanding or insight; a point of realization.
"The therapy session was a moment of revelation for her."
From Late Latin *revelatio*, meaning "unveiling," from the verb *revelare* "to reveal," which comes from *re-* (intensive prefix) + *velare* "to veil."
The word 'revelation' has been used since the 14th century, primarily within religious and philosophical contexts.
Memory tip
Think of pulling back a curtain to see something amazing for the first time.
Word Origin
""unveiling" or "disclosure""