revolutionizing
|rev/o/lu/tion/iz/ing|
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/ˌrɛvəˈluːʃəˌnaɪzɪŋ/
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/ˌrɛvəˈluːʃənaɪzɪŋ/
(revolutionize)
radical change
Etymology
Etymology Information
'revolutionize' originates from the French word 'révolutionner,' which is derived from 'révolution,' meaning 'a turn around.'
Historical Evolution
'révolutionner' transformed into the English word 'revolutionize' during the 18th century.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'to cause a revolution,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'to completely change something.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Verb 1
to completely change something, often in a way that improves it significantly.
The new technology is revolutionizing the way we communicate.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:45