Revolution

Pronunciation: /rɛvəˈluːʃən/

Definitions of revolution

noun a forcible overthrow of a government or social order in favor of a new system

Example Sentences

A1 The industrial revolution changed the way people worked.

A2 The technological revolution has made communication easier.

B1 The French Revolution had a significant impact on European history.

B2 The digital revolution has transformed the way we access information.

C1 The scientific revolution of the 17th century laid the foundation for modern science.

C2 The cultural revolution in China led to significant social and political changes.

Examples of revolution in a Sentence

formal The Industrial Revolution had a profound impact on society and the economy.

informal The tech revolution is changing the way we live our lives.

slang That new app is a game-changer, it's starting a whole new revolution in the industry.

figurative She sparked a revolution in the fashion world with her unique designs.

Grammatical Forms of revolution

• past tense: revolutionized
• plural: revolutions
• comparative: more revolutionary
• superlative: most revolutionary
• present tense: revolutionizes
• future tense: will revolutionize
• perfect tense: has revolutionized
• continuous tense: is revolutionizing
• singular: revolution
• positive degree: revolutionary
• infinitive: to revolutionize
• gerund: revolutionizing
• participle: revolutionized

Origin and Evolution of revolution

First Known Use: 1300 year

Language of Origin: Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'revolution' comes from the Latin word 'revolutio', which means a turnaround or a revolving motion.

Evolution of the word: Originally used in the context of celestial bodies and their movements, the word 'revolution' later came to be used to describe a drastic and fundamental change in society or a political system.