English dictionary
revolutionary
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Definitions, examples, synonyms and antonyms from WordNet 3.0.
adjective
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of or relating to or characteristic or causing an axial or orbital turn
Synonyms rotatorySource: WordNet 3.0
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relating to or having the nature of a revolution
ExamplesRevolutionary wars.
The Revolutionary era.
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advocating or engaged in revolution
ExamplesRevolutionary pamphlets.
A revolutionary junta.
Antonyms counterrevolutionarySource: WordNet 3.0
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Of or pertaining to a revolution in government; tending to, or promoting, revolution; as, <i>revolutionary</i> war; <i>revolutionary</i> measures; <i>revolutionary</i> agitators.
Source: webster1913
noun
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a radical supporter of political or social revolution
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A revolutionist.
Source: webster1913
adjective satellite
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markedly new or introducing radical change
ExamplesA revolutionary discovery.
Synonyms radicalSource: WordNet 3.0