Definition of revelation

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rev·e·la·tion    (rv-lshn) KEY 

NOUN:

1. 1. The act of revealing or disclosing.
   2. Something revealed, especially a dramatic disclosure of something not previously known or realized.
2. Theology A manifestation of divine will or truth.
3. Revelation Abbr. Rev. or Rv. Bible A book of the Bible. See Table at Bible.

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ETYMOLOGY:
Middle English revelacion, from Old French revelation, from Latin revlti, revltin-, from revltus, past participle of revlre, to reveal ; see reveal¹