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10 Language-to-English DictionariesRevelation
/ˌrɛv.əˈleɪ.ʃən/Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
2 senses- 1
The act of revealing or disclosing something that was previously hidden.
"The scientist's revelation about the new species changed the understanding of biodiversity." - 2
A surprising and previously unknown fact that has been disclosed to others.
"Her revelation about the company's financial struggles shocked the investors."
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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
Derived from the Latin noun revelationem, stemming from revelare meaning 'to unveil' or 'uncover' (from re- + velare, 'to veil'). It entered Middle English via Old French in the 14th century, initially carrying strong theological connotations regarding divine truth before broadening into general secular usage.
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10 Global Lexicons: How "Revelation" is said worldwide
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révélation
Transliteration: ʁe.ve.la.sjɔ̃
"La révélation a surpris tout le monde."
Offenbarung
Transliteration: ˈɔfənˌbaʁʊŋ
"Die Offenbarung war für alle unerwartet."
rivelazione
Transliteration: ri.ve.laˈtsjo.ne
"La rivelazione ha cambiato tutto."
revelación
Transliteration: re.βe.laˈθjon
"La revelación fue impactante."
revelação
Transliteration: ʁe.ve.laˈsɐ̃w
"A revelação surpreendeu a todos."
प्रकाशन
Transliteration: prakāśan
"यह प्रकाशन सभी के लिए चौंकाने वाला था।"
启示
Transliteration: qǐshì
"这个启示改变了一切。"
계시
Transliteration: gye-si
"그 계시는 모든 것을 바꿨습니다."
啓示
Transliteration: keishi
"その啓示はすべてを変えました。"
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