revolutions
word · lemma: revolution
Definition
'Revolutions' is the plural of 'revolution', meaning major changes in political power, society, or technology, often happening quickly or forcefully. It can also mean a full turn or rotation (like a spinning wheel or planet).
Usage & Nuances
Commonly refers to political or social upheavals ('the French and Russian revolutions'), but in science and mechanics, it describes full rotations or cycles ('revolutions per minute'). Make sure context makes clear which meaning is intended.
Example Sentences
Many revolutions have changed the course of history.
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The engine makes 3,000 revolutions per minute.
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Textbooks often talk about important revolutions around the world.
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Industrial and digital revolutions have totally changed how we work.
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The wheel completed five revolutions before stopping.
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Some people say social media is causing new kinds of revolutions today.
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