American English
/ˌɹɛ.vəˈlu.ʃəˌnɛɹ.i/
6 syllables · Stress the third syllable.
Causing a major change in the way people live, work, think, or do something.
Practice out loudCausing a major change in the way people live, work, think, or do something.
The company developed a revolutionary medical device.
Her approach to teaching was truly revolutionary.
revolutionary technology · revolutionary change · revolutionary idea · revolutionary approach
revolutionary + noun
be + revolutionary
Connected with a political or social revolution, or supporting such a revolution.
The revolutionary movement demanded a new government.
She joined a revolutionary group in her youth.
revolutionary movement · revolutionary leader · revolutionary forces
revolutionary + noun
A person who takes part in or supports a political revolution.
The revolutionary was arrested after the failed uprising.
Many young revolutionaries joined the fight.
a revolutionary leader · a revolutionary group