Revolutionary
Definition
Revolutionary refers to relating to or constituting a revolution or drastic change, or being involved in or promoting such a change, especially in political contexts.
Parts of Speech
- Adjective
- Noun
Pronunciation
American English
- IPA Pronunciation: /ˌrɛvəˈluːʃəˌnɛri/
- Respelling: REV-uh-LOO-shuh-ner-ee (with "REV" as in "never," "uh" as a neutral sound, "LOO" as in "look," "shuh" as in "usher," "ner" as in "nerd," and "ee" as in "see")
British English
- IPA Pronunciation: /ˌrɛvəˈluːʃənəri/
- Respelling: REV-uh-LOO-shuh-nuh-ree (similar to American English, with "REV" as in "never," "uh" as a neutral sound, "LOO" as in "look," "shuh" as in "usher," "nuh" as in the ending of "sofa," and "ree" as in "see")
In both dialects, "revolutionary" features multiple syllables with the primary stress on "LOO." The pronunciation highlights the extended and rhythmic nature of the word, consistent across both American and British English with slight variations in the unstressed ending.
Etymology
The word "revolutionary" is derived from the term "revolution," which has its origins in the late Middle English (in the sense of 'rotation'): via Old French from late Latin revolutio(n-), from revolvere 'roll back'.
Derivatives
- Revolution
- Revolutionize
- Revolutionist
- Revolutional
- Revolutionary-minded
Synonyms
- Radical
- Rebel
- Insurgent
Antonyms
- Conservative
- Conformist
- Traditionalist
Usage
The term "revolutionary" is commonly used in historical, political, or technological contexts to describe significant changes, persons, or movements that drastically alter the established order or state of affairs.
Related Terms
- Revolt
- Uprising
- Insurrection
Detailed Definition
Adjective
- Relating to a Revolution: Pertaining to or constituting a significant change or overthrow of an established order or state of affairs.
- Example: The invention of the internet is often considered a revolutionary development in the field of communication.
- Drastically New or Innovative: Describes something drastically new, innovative, or pioneering in a particular field.
- Example: His revolutionary ideas were initially dismissed by his contemporaries but later gained widespread acceptance.
Noun
- Participant in a Revolution: A person who either advocates for, or actively participates in a revolution.
- Example: Che Guevara is known as a revolutionary due to his role in various political revolutions across Latin America.
revolutionary
Old times fade into modern buildings, showing a revolutionary change.
The invention of paper, electricity, and the internet is considered revolutionary.
Che Guevara is known as a revolutionary due to his role in various political revolutions across Latin America.
🇨🇳 Mandarin (Chinese)
- 革命者 (gémìng zhě) - revolutionary (person)
- IPA Pronunciation: /kɤ˧˥ miŋ˥˩ ʈʂɤ˧˥/
- Respelling in English: guh-ming juh
- 革命的 (gémìng de) - revolutionary (adjective)
- IPA Pronunciation: /kɤ˧˥ miŋ˥˩ də/
- Respelling in English: guh-ming duh
🇮🇳 Hindi
- क्रांतिकारी (krāntikārī) - revolutionary
- IPA Pronunciation: /kɾɑːn̪t̪ɪˈkaːɾiː/
- Respelling in English: kraan-ti-kaa-ree
🇪🇸 Spanish
- revolucionario - revolutionary (both person and adjective)
- IPA Pronunciation: /reβolusjoˈnaɾjo/
- Respelling in English: reh-voh-loo-syo-naar-yo
🇫🇷 French
- révolutionnaire - revolutionary (both person and adjective)
- IPA Pronunciation: /ʁevɔlysjɔˈnɛʁ/
- Respelling in English: reh-vo-lyu-syo-naer
🇸🇦 Modern Standard Arabic
- ثوري (thawrī) - revolutionary
- IPA Pronunciation: /θawˈriː/
- Respelling in English: thaw-ree
🇧🇩 Bengali
- বিপ্লবী (biplobī) - revolutionary
- IPA Pronunciation: /biplobi/
- Respelling in English: bip-lo-bee
🇷🇺 Russian
- революционер (revolyutsioner) - revolutionary (person)
- IPA Pronunciation: /rʲɪvəlʲʊˈtsɨənʲɪr/
- Respelling in English: ree-vo-lu-tsee-o-neer
- революционный (revolyutsionnyy) - revolutionary (adjective)
- IPA Pronunciation: /rʲɪvəlʲʊˈtsɨənːɨj/
- Respelling in English: ree-vo-lu-tsee-on-neey
🇵🇹 Portuguese
- revolucionário - revolutionary (both person and adjective)
- IPA Pronunciation: /ʁevolusjoˈnaɾju/
- Respelling in English: reh-voh-loo-syo-naar-yoo
🇮🇩 Indonesian
- revolusioner - revolutionary
- IPA Pronunciation: /rəvɔlusjonər/
- Respelling in English: reh-vo-lu-syo-ner
🇩🇪 German
- Revolutionär - revolutionary (person)
- IPA Pronunciation: /ʁevoluˈtsi̯oːnɛːɐ̯/
- Respelling in English: reh-vo-loo-tsee-oh-naer
- revolutionär - revolutionary (adjective)
- IPA Pronunciation: /ʁevoluˈtsi̯oːnɛːɐ̯/
- Respelling in English: reh-vo-loo-tsee-oh-naer
🇯🇵 Japanese
- 革命家 (kakumeika) - revolutionary (person)
- IPA Pronunciation: /kakɯ̟ᵝme̞ːka̠/
- Respelling in English: kah-koo-may-kah
- 革命的 (kakumeiteki) - revolutionary (adjective)
- IPA Pronunciation: /kakɯ̟ᵝme̞ːte̞kʲi/
- Respelling in English: kah-koo-may-teh-kee
🇻🇳 Vietnamese
- cách mạng - revolutionary (both person and adjective)
- IPA Pronunciation: /kaːj˧˧ maːŋ˧˧/
- Respelling in English: kaay maang
🇰🇷 Korean
- 혁명가 (hyeokmyeong-ga) - revolutionary (person)
- IPA Pronunciation: /hjʌk̚mjʌŋɡa/
- Respelling in English: hyuk-myeong-gah
- 혁명적 (hyeokmyeong-jeok) - revolutionary (adjective)
- IPA Pronunciation: /hjʌk̚mjʌŋd͈ʑʌk̚/
- Respelling in English: hyuk-myeong-jeok
🇹🇷 Turkish
- devrimci - revolutionary (both person and adjective)
- IPA Pronunciation: /devɾimˈd͡ʒi/
- Respelling in English: dev-rim-jee
🇵🇰 Urdu
- انقلابی (inqilābī) - revolutionary
- IPA Pronunciation: /ɪŋqɪˈlaːbiː/
- Respelling in English: ing-qilaa-bee
