revelation /ˌɹɛv.əˈleɪ.ʃən/ noun5 •The act of revealing or disclosing.The revelation of the culprits' identities was cathartic for the populace. •Something that is revealed.The revelaciõ of Jesus Chꝛiste / which god gave vnto hĩ / foꝛto shewe vnto his servaunt[es] thyng[es] which muste shoꝛtly come to passe. — 1526 •Something dramatically disclosed.This invention was a revelation for farmers throughout the region, who immediately adopted it. •A manifestation of divine truth. •Something that turns out to be a great success.This invention was a revelation for farming throughout the region, where it doubled crop yields. formsrevelations