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revolutionary

adj
/ˌɹɛvəˈluʃənɛɹi/US/ˌɹɛvəˈluːʃənɹi/UK

Etymology

Compare French révolutionnaire; equivalent to revolution + -ary.

  1. derived from revolvō
  2. derived from revolūtiō
  3. derived from revolucion
  4. inherited from revolucion
  5. suffixed as revolutionary — “revolution + -ary”

Definitions

  1. Of or pertaining to a revolution in government

    Of or pertaining to a revolution in government; tending to, or promoting, revolution

    • revolutionary war
    • revolutionary measures
    • revolutionary agitators

  2. Of or pertaining to something that portends of great change

    Of or pertaining to something that portends of great change; overthrowing a standing mindset

    • a revolutionary new tool

  3. Of or pertaining to something that revolves.

  4. ›+ 2 more definitions

    1. A revolutionist

      A revolutionist; a person who revolts.

    2. Chopin's 'Revolutionary Etude' Op. 10 no. 12.

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