Revelation

Noun

Definition: A surprising and previously unknown fact that has been disclosed to others.

Synonyms: Disclosure, Unveiling, Discovery

Antonyms: Concealment, Suppression

Examples:

The revelation of her true identity shocked everyone.
The leaked documents provided a revelation about government corruption.

Mnemonics:

"Revelation" starts with "re-" which means again, so think of it as something revealed or disclosed again.

Etymology:

Origin:

Middle English 'revelacion', from Old French 'revelation' or Latin 'revelatio', from the verb 'revelare' meaning 'to reveal'.

Historical Usage:

The word has been in use since the 14th century, referring to the act of revealing or making something known.

Related Idioms:

Idiom:

"Book of Revelation"

Explanation:

Refers to the final book of the New Testament in the Christian Bible, also known as the Apocalypse, which contains prophetic visions of the future.

Misconceptions:

Misconception:

Confusing "revelation" with "revolution".

Explanation:

"Revelation" refers to the act of revealing or disclosing something, while "revolution" refers to a sudden radical or extensive change. They are distinct concepts and should not be confused.