industrial revolution — the rapid development of industry that occurred in Britain in the late 18th and 19th centuries, brought about by the introduction of machinery
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: the rapid development of industry that occurred in Britain in the late 18th and 19th centuries, brought about by the introduction of machinery
Pronunciation (IPA): /ɪnˈdʌstriəl ˌrevəˈluːʃən/
Example Sentences
- My great-great-grandfather thought the industrial revolution was just a really loud neighborhood renovation project.
- The industrial revolution led to mass production and urbanization.
- Steam engines were the smartphones of the industrial revolution era.
industrial revolution
NOUN[/ɪnˈdʌstriəl ˌrevəˈluːʃən/]
the rapid development of industry that occurred in Britain in the late 18th and 19th centuries, brought about by the introduction of machinery
The industrial revolution transformed quiet villages into smoke-filled factory towns almost overnight.
Industrial revolution sparks human evolution!
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Origin
This compound term combines 'industrial' from Latin industrialis (diligent, skilled in a trade) and 'revolution' from Latin revolutio (a turning around). The phrase emerged in the late 18th century as a historical term describing the rapid mechanization and factory-based production systems that transformed economic and social structures.
Breakdown
industrial (from Latin industria, meaning diligence or trade skill) + revolution (from Latin re-, meaning back, and volvere, meaning to turn). The compound describes a fundamental turning point in production methods and labor organization.
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📝Examples
“My great-great-grandfather thought the industrial revolution was just a really loud neighborhood renovation project.”
“The industrial revolution led to mass production and urbanization.”
“Steam engines were the smartphones of the industrial revolution era.”
“The industrial revolution transformed agricultural societies into manufacturing economies.”
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