Revolutionary — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms

adjective noun /ˌre-və-ˈlü-shə-ˌner-ē/ rev·o·lu·tion·ary

Meaning & Definition of Revolutionary

Revolutionary (adjective)

  1. of, relating to, or constituting a revolution
  2. tending to or promoting revolution
  3. constituting or bringing about a major or fundamental change

Revolutionary (noun)

  1. one engaged in a revolution
  2. an advocate or adherent of revolutionary doctrines

Word Forms of Revolutionary

Inflections: revolutionaries

Derived words: revolutionarily (adverb), revolutionariness (noun)

Origin & Etymology of Revolutionary

revolution + -ary:2

First known use: 1718

Vocabulary Lists & Topics for Revolutionary

Words & Phrases Containing Revolutionary

anti-revolutionary, prerevolutionary

Frequently Asked Questions about Revolutionary

What does "Revolutionary" mean?

"Revolutionary" means of, relating to, or constituting a revolution. As an an adjective and a noun, it is defined as: of, relating to, or constituting a revolution. It has 5 distinct senses.

Is "Revolutionary" a noun, verb, or adjective?

"Revolutionary" can be used as an adjective and a noun, depending on the context.

Is "Revolutionary" useful for IELTS, TOEFL, and other English exams?

As a C1-level word, "Revolutionary" is typical of Cambridge C1 Advanced (CAE), IELTS band 7.0–8.0, TOEFL iBT 95–113, PTE Academic 76–84, TOEIC Listening & Reading 945+. Advanced words like this are also useful for the GRE, SAT, GMAT, and LSAT.

How do you pronounce "Revolutionary"?

"Revolutionary" is pronounced /ˌre-və-ˈlü-shə-ˌner-ē/ and divided into syllables as rev·o·lu·tion·ary.

What is the origin of the word "Revolutionary"?

"Revolutionary" comes from revolution + -ary:2. First known use: 1718.

What does "Revolutionary" mean as an adjective?

As an adjective, "Revolutionary" means: of, relating to, or constituting a revolution; tending to or promoting revolution; constituting or bringing about a major or fundamental change.

What does "Revolutionary" mean as a noun?

As a noun, "Revolutionary" means: one engaged in a revolution; an advocate or adherent of revolutionary doctrines.

What CEFR level is "Revolutionary"?

"Revolutionary" is a C1-level word in SophDict's CEFR vocabulary lists, which group English words from A1 (beginner) to C2 (proficient).