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REVOLUTIONARY Synonyms

There are 14 synonyms of the word revolutionary. (exact relations)
There is 1 hypernym of the word revolutionary. (close relations)

Best Alternative Words for REVOLUTIONARY

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radical
noun, adjectiven, adj
adjective

• of or relating to or constituting a linguistic root

• especially of leaves; located at the base of a plant or stem; especially arising directly from the root or rootstock or a root-like stem

noun

• (chemistry) two or more atoms bound together as a single unit and forming part of a molecule

• an atom or group of atoms with at least one unpaired electron; in the body it is usually an oxygen molecule that has lost an electron and will stabilize itself by stealing an electron from a nearby molecule

• a person who has radical ideas or opinions

• (mathematics) a quantity expressed as the root of another quantity

• a character conveying the lexical meaning of a logogram

• (linguistics) the form of a word after all affixes are removed

adjective satellite

• (used of opinions and actions) far beyond the norm

• markedly new or introducing radical change

• arising from or going to the root or source

avant-garde
noun, adjectiven, adj
noun

• any creative group active in the innovation and application of new concepts and techniques in a given field (especially in the arts)

adjective satellite

• radically new or original

epoch-making
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• highly significant or important especially bringing about or marking the beginning of a new development or era

groundbreaking
adjectiveadj
noun

• the ceremonial breaking of the ground to formally begin a construction project

adjective satellite

• being or producing something like nothing done or experienced or created before

innovative
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• ahead of the times

• being or producing something like nothing done or experienced or created before

inventive
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• (used of persons or artifacts) marked by independence and creativity in thought or action

progressive
adverb, noun, adjectiveadv, n, adj
adjective

• favoring or promoting progress

• (of taxes) adjusted so that the rate increases as the amount of income increases

noun

• a tense of verbs used in describing action that is on-going

• a person who favors a political philosophy of progress and reform and the protection of civil liberties

adjective satellite

• favoring or promoting reform (often by government action)

• gradually advancing in extent

• (of a card game or a dance) involving a series of sections for which the participants successively change place or relative position

• advancing in severity

pioneering
adjectiveadj
noun

• someone who helps to open up a new line of research or technology or art

• one of the first colonists or settlers in a new territory

verb

• open up an area or prepare a way

• take the lead or initiative in; participate in the development of

• open up and explore a new area

trailblazing
adjectiveadj
verb

• To create (blaze) a new trail that others can then follow

adjective

• Resembling a trailblazer; innovative or pioneering.

transformative
adjectiveadj
adjective

• That causes transformation

revolutionist
nounn
noun

• a radical supporter of political or social revolution

rotatory
adjectiveadj
adjective

• of or relating to or characteristic or causing an axial or orbital turn

subversive
adjectiveadj
noun

• a radical supporter of political or social revolution

adjective satellite

• in opposition to a civil authority or government

subverter
nounn
noun

• a radical supporter of political or social revolution

Best Hypernyms For REVOLUTIONARY

Here is a list of related hypernyms for revolutionary, these are close relations that fall within the same topic. Most relevant words are highlighted and in order.
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radical

Alternatives for RADICAL

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