English · Word Candidate

revelation

/ˌɹɛv.əˈleɪ.ʃən/

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Also seen as: revelations

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Meaning · English

The act of revealing or disclosing.

Noun

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).

Meaning · English

Something that is revealed.

Noun

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).

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.

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