revolutions
|rev-o-lu-tions|
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/ˌrɛvəˈluːʃənz/
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/ˌrɛvəˈluːʃ(ə)nz/
(revolution)
fundamental change
Etymology
'revolution' originates from Latin, specifically the word 'revolutio', where 're-' meant 'back' and 'volvere' meant 'to roll'.
'revolution' changed from Old French 'revolucion' and Middle English 'revolucioun' and eventually became the modern English word 'revolution'.
Initially, it meant 'a turning back' or 'a roll around', but over time it evolved to mean 'a complete turn' and later took on the sense of 'a major political or social overthrow', as well as 'major change'.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a forcible or dramatic overthrow of a government or social order in favor of a new system; a political uprising.
Many countries experienced revolutions in the 19th century that changed their political systems.
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Noun 2
complete turns or rotations, especially of a wheel, planet, or other object.
The engine runs at thousands of revolutions per minute.
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Noun 3
a dramatic and wide-reaching change in conditions, methods, or ideas (e.g., the industrial revolution); a major shift in the way something is done or understood.
The digital revolutions of the late 20th century transformed communication and business.
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Last updated: 2025/09/23 18:02