revelation — a surprising disclosure of previously unknown information
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: a surprising disclosure of previously unknown information
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˌrevəˈleɪʃn/
Korean meaning: 폭로, 발각, 계시
Korean pronunciation: 레벌**레이**션
Example Sentences
- The revelation that my quiet neighbor was a famous YouTuber was like finding out Superman worked at the local pizza shop.
- The company's financial revelation showed they had been spending more on office snacks than employee salaries.
- Her revelation about her past changed how everyone viewed her character.
revelation
NOUN//ˌrevəˈleɪʃn//
a surprising disclosure of previously unknown information
The detective's revelation about the hidden suspect stunned everyone in the room.
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🌳Etymology
Origin
From Latin 'revelatio', derived from 'revelare' meaning 'to uncover' or 'to reveal'. The root combines 're-' (again) and 'velare' (to veil or cover), literally meaning 'to unveil again'.
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📝Examples
“The revelation that my quiet neighbor was a famous YouTuber was like finding out Superman worked at the local pizza shop.”
“The company's financial revelation showed they had been spending more on office snacks than employee salaries.”
“Her revelation about her past changed how everyone viewed her character.”
“The book of Revelation is the final book in the New Testament.”
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