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Revolutionary

Reh-vuh-LOO-shuh-neh-ree

/ˌrɛvʌˈluːʃʌˌnɛriː/

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revolutionary

Dictionary meaning

Markedly new or introducing radical change.

Examples

  • A revolutionary discovery.
  • Revolutionary pamphlets.

Synonyms: radical

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Ephemeral

ih-FEM-er-ul

Mellifluous

muh-LIF-loo-us

Perspicacious

pur-spi-KAY-shus

Obsequious

uhb-SEE-kwee-us

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