Revolution
/ˌrɛvəˈluːʃən/
Definitions
3 meaningsA fundamental change in power or organizational structures that takes place in a relatively short period of time. Often involves violence or upheaval.
/ˌrɛvəˈluːʃən/
A forcible overthrow of a government or social order in favor of a new system.
The American Revolution was a pivotal moment in world history.
💡 Simply: Imagine a group of people getting together to completely change how their country is run. It's like a big, fast flip, making everything new!
👶 For kids: When a bunch of people change how a country is run, and it's a big change!
More Examples
The country experienced a period of political revolution.
The revolution resulted in widespread social and economic changes.
How It's Used
"The French Revolution led to the end of the monarchy."
"The Industrial Revolution transformed economies and societies."
A dramatic and wide-reaching change in the way something works or is organized or in people's ideas about it.
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A sudden, radical, or complete change.
The discovery of penicillin was a medical revolution.
💡 Simply: Think of something brand new and super exciting. It's a big, cool change, like when smartphones came out!
👶 For kids: A big, exciting change that makes things very different!
More Examples
The digital revolution has changed how we consume information.
The new approach marked a revolution in education.
How It's Used
"The invention of the internet was a revolution in communication."
"The company's new marketing strategy caused a revolution in their sales figures."
The movement of an object in a circular or elliptical course around another object or point.
/ˌrɛvəˈluːʃən/
The action of a celestial body going around a central point.
The Earth's revolution around the sun causes the seasons.
💡 Simply: Think of the Earth going around the Sun, like a merry-go-round in space.
👶 For kids: When something goes all the way around something else, like the Earth going around the sun.
More Examples
The time it takes for a planet to complete one revolution is its year.
The satellite completed its revolution around the Earth.
How It's Used
"The Earth's revolution around the Sun takes approximately 365 days."
Synonyms
Insurrection
Overthrow
Rebellion
Revolt
Alteration
Breakthrough
Innovation
Circulation
Cycle
Orbit
Idioms & expressions
a revolution in...
A significant and transformative change in a specific area or field.
"The invention of the printing press led to a revolution in the spread of knowledge."
Industrial Revolution
The transition to new manufacturing processes in Great Britain, continental Europe, and the United States, in the period from about 1760 to sometime between 1820 and 1840.
"The Industrial Revolution brought about massive changes to society."
From Late Latin *revolutio* (“a revolution, a turn around”), from *revolvo* (“roll back”). The word entered English in the 14th century, initially referring to a circular motion or a turning around, and later encompassing political and social upheaval.
The word 'revolution' was initially used in the 14th century to describe circular motion before its application to societal upheavals gained prominence.
Memory tip
Think of a rapid 'revolving' of the power structure.