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revelation
Definitions
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1
noun
A
surprising
and
previously
unknown
fact
that
has
been
disclosed
to
others
.
The
revelation
of
the
hidden
treasure
shocked
everyone
.
Her
revelation
about
the
secret
meeting
changed
the
course
of
the
investigation
.
The
book's
final
chapter
contained
a
revelation
that
left
readers
stunned
.
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2
noun
The
divine
or
supernatural
disclosure
to
humans
of
something
relating
to
human
existence
or
the
world
.
The
prophet
claimed
to
have
received
a
revelation
from
the
divine
.
Many
religious
texts
are
considered
revelations
from
a
higher
power
.
The
revelation
of
the
sacred
text
was
a
pivotal
moment
in
the
religion's
history
.
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Word Origin
Language
Latin
Original word
revelatio
Word parts
re (again) + velare (to veil)
Originally meant
to unveil or uncover again
Background
The word 'revelation' comes from the Latin 'revelatio', which means to unveil or uncover. It was used in religious contexts to describe divine truths being revealed to humans.