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Revolutionary

Verb / ˌrevʌˈlu:ʃʌˌneri: / Another word for revolutionary — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

relating to or involving a great or complete change

Synonyms & similar words

subverter revolutionist subversive rotatory radical counterrevolutionary innovative radical progressive reforming transformative unconventional avant-garde insurgent militant subversive anarchist extremist iconoclastic rebellious revolting riotous seditious mutinous uprising rebel

Synonyms by register

Formal

innovative groundbreaking pioneering transformative

Informal

game-changing radical big new

Literary

epochal seminal watershed

Antonyms

conservative traditional conventional orthodox reactionary staid

Common collocations

  • revolutionary idea
  • revolutionary change
  • revolutionary movement
  • revolutionary technology
  • revolutionary war
  • revolutionary leader
  • revolutionary approach

Word family

noun revolution
verb revolutionize
adjective revolutionary
adverb revolutionarily

Usage note

While 'revolutionary' often implies positive change, it can also describe drastic and disruptive shifts that may have negative consequences. It is generally used in formal and academic contexts.

Example sentences

  1. The invention of the telephone was a revolutionary moment in history.
  2. The revolutionary war was fought between America and Great Britain.
  3. The new technology was seen as a revolutionary breakthrough.
  4. The political party promised to bring about revolutionary changes if elected.
  5. The artist's work was revolutionary and groundbreaking.

Quotes

  • The most revolutionary thing you can do is get to know your neighbors. - Gillian Tett
  • Innovation is the ability to see change as an opportunity - not a threat. - Steve Jobs
  • Revolution is not a one-time event. - Audre Lorde

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