revelation

Meanings

1. 1
   noun

   A surprising fact that is made known, especially one that changes how you see things.

   The report contained some shocking revelations about the company.

2. 2
   noun

   Something that turns out to be a wonderful surprise or success.

   After years of bad coffee, this little café was a revelation.

3. 3
   noun

   The act of making known something that was secret or hidden.

   The revelation of his identity stunned the crowd.

Proprialization from revelation. The translation decisions, from the original Greek to the conventional English choices Revelation and Apocalypse, are covered by Wikipedia at Book of Revelation § Title, authorship, and date.

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