revolutionary

CEFRB1

/ˌɹɛvəˈluʃənɛɹi/

adjective · noun

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In plain English

  1. 01

    adjective

    Causing a complete and important change in a system or idea.

  2. 02

    adjective

    Extra detail

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

Examples

  • The government was overthrown in a revolutionary coup.

  • The most radical revolutionary will become a conservative the day after the revolution.

At a glance

Sits at B1 on the CEFR scale

Senses
5
Parts of speech
2
Citations
2

Also pronounced

  • /-ˈljuː-/

Deep Dive

adjective

Extra meanings

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

  2. Of or pertaining to something that revolves.

noun

Extra meaning

  1. A revolutionist; a person who revolts.

More examples

In context

  • The revolutionary council met to plan strategy.

  • revolutionary agitators

  • revolutionary measures

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Origin

adjective

Compare French révolutionnaire; equivalent to revolution + -ary.