AWL Sublist 9 · Academic Word

revolution

/ˌrevəˈluːʃən/ Syllables: rev·o·lu·tion

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Arabic Translation & Context

Synonyms & Antonyms

A forcible overthrow of a system; a dramatic and far-reaching change in conditions.

Synonyms

upheaval transformation rebellion

Antonyms

stagnation stability

Translations

revolution in Arabic

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Arabic Meaning

ثورة، انقلاب

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Easy Explanation (Arabic)

تغيير كبير ومفاجئ في طريقة عمل الأشياء، غالبًا ما يكون عن طريق القوة.

Easy Explanation

Revolution means dramatic systemic change. Digital publishing caused a revolution in how scholars access and share research articles.

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Memory TipRevolve suggests turning — a system turns over completely.

Contextual Examples

Historians debate whether the printing press sparked a revolution in European literacy rates.

The open-access movement is described as a revolution reshaping academic publishing economics.

Course designers discuss how artificial intelligence may cause a revolution in teaching practices.

Word Families & Pronunciation