Revelation is a noun with several related meanings. It can refer to a religiousConnected with faith, worship, or beliefs about a god or gods. text, the act of making something known, communication from a divineComing from a god or a sacred power. source, or a surprising piece of news or insightA clear understanding of a situation or idea..
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Pronunciation
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Accent: General American English
IPA: /ˌrɛvəˈleɪʃən/
Easy pronunciation: rev-uh-LAY-shən (approximate spelling).
Stress: Primary stress is on the third syllable, LAY.
Use the noun meaning the act of making something known or evident.
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Revelation Meaning
the act of showing or telling something that was hidden
Part of speech: noun
Definition: the act of making something known or evident
Example: The documents led to the revelation of the truth.
Synonyms for this meaning:
- disclosure — A direct substitute when something hidden is made known.
- revealing — Works when the focus is on the act of uncovering information, though it is less precise than 'disclosure'.
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Other Meanings of Revelation
Meaning 2
the last book of the New Testament, also called the Book of Revelation
Part of speech: noun
Definition: the last book of the New Testament; contains visionary descriptions of heaven and of conflicts between good and evil and of the end of the world; attributed to Saint John the Apostle
Example: She was reading Revelation for her theology class.
Synonyms for this meaning:
- apocalypse — A common name for this biblical book, though it can also mean the end of the world in general.
- book of revelation — A direct name for the biblical book.
- revelation of saint john the divine — A traditional full title, but it is formal and less commonly used.
Meaning 3
knowledge believed to come from God or another supernatural source
Part of speech: noun
Definition: communication of knowledge to man by a divine or supernatural agency
Example: He said the message was a revelation from God.
Synonyms for this meaning:
- divine revelation — A direct match for this religious sense.
Meaning 4
a surprising fact or discovery that changes how you see something
Part of speech: noun
Definition: an enlightening or astonishing disclosure
Example: The ending of the film was a real revelation.
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Revelation Synonyms
Similar Meaning
- disclosure
the last book of the New Testament
- apocalypse
- book of revelation
- revelation of saint john the divine
communication of knowledge by a divine or supernatural agency
- divine revelation
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Common Mistakes
- Do not confuse the everyday meaning of revelation with the biblical book of the same name.
- Revelation can mean a surprising discovery, not just religious disclosure.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does revelation mean in simple English?
Revelation means something hidden is made known, or a surprising discovery or insight.
What is the synonym of revelation?
For the everyday meaning, the closest synonym is disclosure. Other senses have different synonyms, such as apocalypse for the biblical book.
Is revelation always religious?
No. It can be religious, but in everyday English it often means a surprising discovery or the act of making something known.
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