revolutionise

rev·o·lu·tion·ize

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- UK Pronunciation
- UK IPA
- [rev-uh-loo-shuh-nahyz]
- /ˌrɛv əˈlu ʃəˌnaɪz/
- /ˌrev.əˈluː.ʃən.aɪz/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [rev-uh-loo-shuh-nahyz]
- /ˌrɛv əˈlu ʃəˌnaɪz/

Definitions of revolutionise word

verb with object revolutionise to bring about a revolution in; effect a radical change in: to revolutionize petroleum refining methods. 1
verb with object revolutionise to subject to a political revolution. 1

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Origin of revolutionise

First appearance:

before 1790

One of the 43% newest English words

First recorded in 1790-1800; revolution + -ize

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Parts of speech for Revolutionise

noun

adjective

verb

adverb

pronoun

preposition

conjunction

determiner

exclamation

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revolutionise popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 51% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

According to our data about 71% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

revolutionise usage trend in Literature

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Synonyms for revolutionise

verb revolutionise

change — If there is a change in something, it becomes different.
denature — to change the nature of
denaturing — Present participle of denature.
disobey — Fail to obey (rules, a command, or someone in authority).
innovate — to introduce something new; make changes in anything established.

All 6 Synonyms of revolutionise

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