revolutionary
Translation
revolutionary, groundbreaking, radical
Examples
The internet was a revolutionary invention.
The internet was a revolutionary invention.
He held revolutionary political views.
He held revolutionary political views.
Grammar Patterns
((a ... noun)) modifying a noun It was a revolutionary idea.
Similar Words
Synonyms: groundbreaking, innovative, radical; Antonyms: conventional, traditional
Etymology
From 'revolution' + the adjective suffix '-ary'. 'Revolution' comes from Latin 'revolvere', meaning 'to turn over'.
Memory Tips
Think of a wheel 'revolving' or turning completely, creating a massive, fundamental change.