Revelation ( noun , verb )

(As a noun)

Revelation ( noun )

1. A surprising and previously unknown fact, especially one that is made known in a dramatic way.
2. A thing revealed or made known, especially through divine intervention.

Origin:

Late middle english (denoting the act of revealing or disclosing): from old french revelacion, from latin revelatio(n-), from revelare 'unveil' (see reveal).

Examples:

1. The revelation that he had been lying came as a shock to everyone.
2. The Bible describes many revelations received by the prophets.
3. The discovery of the new planet was a major revelation in the field of astronomy.
4. Her revelation of the truth set him free from his guilt.
5. The revelatory experience changed his entire perspective on life.

(As a verb)

Revelation ( verb )

1. A surprising and previously unknown fact, especially one that is made known in a dramatic way.
2. A thing revealed or made known, especially through divine intervention.

Origin:

Late middle english (denoting the act of revealing or disclosing): from old french revelacion, from latin revelatio(n-), from revelare 'unveil' (see reveal).

Examples:

1. The revelation that he had been lying came as a shock to everyone.
2. The Bible describes many revelations received by the prophets.
3. The discovery of the new planet was a major revelation in the field of astronomy.
4. Her revelation of the truth set him free from his guilt.
5. The revelatory experience changed his entire perspective on life.