revolutionary
adjective/ˌrɛvəˈluʃəˌnɛri/
Frequency rank: #3,372 of 20,003 in the WORDED list (wordfreq data)
Meaning
Involving a complete and dramatic change; relating to a revolution.
Example sentence
The invention of the internet was a truly revolutionary breakthrough in technology.
Synonyms & related words
- groundbreaking
- radical
- transformative
- pioneering
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