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.