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revolutionary

Pronunciation: [ˌrɛvəˈluːʃənɛri]

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Learn how to use revolutionary in a sentence: 6 audio examples across 2 meanings.

Context: “change”

(adjective) when something brings a big change or a new way of doing things. If a new invention changes the world a lot, it's called revolutionary.

Example

The smartphone was a revolutionary invention that changed how we communicate.

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The old ways of farming were not revolutionary, as they hadn't changed in years.

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Can you think of any revolutionary ideas that changed society?

Context: “historical event”

(noun) a person who wants to bring major change or a big shift in the way things are done, often in a political or social context. A revolutionary fights for new ideas or a new government.

Example

Many revolutionary leaders fought for their country's freedom.

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He was not considered a revolutionary because he supported the old system.

Example

What makes someone a revolutionary in history?

How to pronounce revolutionary

Pronunciation: [ˌrɛvəˈluːʃənɛri]

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