Revelation
/ˌrɛv.əˈleɪ.ʃən/noun
A surprising and previously unknown fact that has been disclosed to others.
Did you know?In ancient texts, revelations were often considered divine messages from the gods, carrying the weight of fate and destiny.
Etymological Timeline
Proto-Indo-European
PIE
*leu-
“to loosen, divide, or release, often associated with unveiling or disclosure.”
Latin
Latin
revelatio
“unveiling, disclosure; a revealing of something hidden.”
Late Latin
Late Latin
revelatio
“a divine revelation, particularly in a religious context.”
Old French
Old French
revelacion
“the act of revealing, often in a spiritual or prophetic sense.”
Middle English
Middle English
revelacioun
“a communication of divine truth or prophecy.”
Modern English
English
revelation
“an enlightening or astonishing disclosure, especially regarding divine or mystical truths.”