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Let’s Play Hangman!. o. e. u. tion. r v l tion. Q : What is the part of speech of this word? How do you know that?. a e i o u. YUNAN CHEN SHIYU SHEN. r evolution - noun. d efinition of revolution:. a drastic and far-reaching change in ways of thinking and behaving.
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Let’s Play Hangman! o e u tion rvltion • Q: • What is the part of speech of this word? • How do you know that? a e i o u
YUNAN CHEN SHIYU SHEN
revolution - noun • definition of revolution: • a drastic and far-reaching change in ways of thinking and behaving. • the overthrow of a government by those who are governed. • SPACE--a single complete turn (axial or orbital).
Example Sentences: • The king knew that there was a threat of revolution. • This new theory could cause a revolution in elementary education. • My question is : 'are we at the start of another revolution ? • The Earth makes one revolution on its axis in about 24 hours.
Origin of REVOLUTION Middle English revolucioun, from Middle French revolution, from Late Latin revolution-, revolutio, from Latin revolvere to revolve First Known Use: 14th century
Related to REVOLUTION • Synonyms: • reformation, amendment • Antonyms: • stagnation • Can be confused: rebellion, revolt, revolve, evolution
Related forms • revolutionary • = revolutionist • -noun/adjective • Definition: • 1: one engaged in a revolution • 2: an advocate or adherent of revolutionary doctrines • Example Sentences: • The mobile phone has been almost as revolutionary . • "Having a child for me was a revolutionary experience, " she told the Independent in 1999.
Related forms • revolutionis(z)e • Verb • Definition: • 1: to overthrow the established government of • 2: to imbue with revolutionary doctrines • 3: to change fundamentally or completely • Example Sentences: • Technology could revolutionize our way of life . • You are the only person who can revolutionize your life .
Related forms • revolutionizing • -adjective • Definition: • 1: to overthrow the established government • 2: to imbue with revolutionary doctrines • 3: to change fundamentally or completely • Example Sentences: • We often talk about how the Internet is revolutionizing the world of commerce. • The Chinese people have always been exploring , creating and revolutionizing bravely .
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