Revolutionary
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adjective
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noun
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(As an adjective)
Revolutionary ( adjective )
- Relating to or involved in a political revolution.
- Characterized by or advocating radical change.
- Radically new or innovative.
Origin:
Late 16th century (as a noun in the sense 'person who takes part in a revolution'): from french révolutionnaire, from révolution (see revolution).
Examples:
- The American Revolution was a revolutionary moment in history.
- The new technology was revolutionary in its impact on society.
- His ideas were revolutionary and ahead of their time.
- The revolutionary leaders sought to overthrow the government.
- The revolutionary spirit inspired the people to fight for their rights.
(As a noun)
Revolutionary ( noun )
- Relating to or involved in a political revolution.
- Characterized by or advocating radical change.
- Radically new or innovative.
Origin:
Late 16th century (as a noun in the sense 'person who takes part in a revolution'): from french révolutionnaire, from révolution (see revolution).
Examples:
- The American Revolution was a revolutionary moment in history.
- The new technology was revolutionary in its impact on society.
- His ideas were revolutionary and ahead of their time.
- The revolutionary leaders sought to overthrow the government.
- The revolutionary spirit inspired the people to fight for their rights.