revelation
/ˌɹɛv.əˈleɪ.ʃən/
Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.
Also seen as: revelations
Sense 1
Meaning · English
The act of revealing or disclosing.
Noun
Examples
The revelation of the culprits' identities was cathartic for the populace.
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Sense 2
Meaning · English
Something that is revealed.
Noun
Examples
The revelaciõ of Jeſus Chꝛiſte / which god gave vnto hĩ / foꝛto ſhewe vnto his ſervaunt[es] thyng[es] which muſte ſhoꝛtly come to paſſe.
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “revelation” mean?
The act of revealing or disclosing.
Is “revelation” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.