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revolutionary

rev·o·lu·tion·ar·y

revolutionary

 
 
pronunciation:
re v lu sh neI ri
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part of speech: adjective
definition 1: having to do with taking control of a government by force and setting up a new government.
He was arrested for his revolutionary activities.
definition 2: being very different from things that have come before and creating a big change.
The printing press was a revolutionary invention that changed the world.Our company is developing revolutionary new products.
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  • Revolutionary War:
    another name for the American Revolution.
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