ADJECTIVE

revolutionär/ʁevolut͡si̯oˈnɛːɐ̯/revolutionary; radical

revolutionär is a German adjective that means revolutionary or radical. It is pronounced /ʁevolut͡si̯oˈnɛːɐ̯/. Its comparative and superlative forms are "revolutionärer" and "revolutionärsten".

Definitions

1.characterized by or causing fundamental change; very innovative(general description)

a.introducing or supporting a major change in society, technology, etc.

Die Entdeckung der Elektrizität war eine revolutionäre Errungenschaft.The discovery of electricity was a revolutionary achievement.

b.showing radical new ideas, especially in politics or science

Ihr Ansatz ist wirklich revolutionär.Her approach is truly revolutionary.

Adjective Forms

Positiverevolutionär
Comparativerevolutionärer
Superlativerevolutionärsten

Frequently asked questions

What does "revolutionär" mean in English?
"revolutionär" means revolutionary or radical. It is a German adjective.
How do you pronounce "revolutionär"?
"revolutionär" is pronounced /ʁevolut͡si̯oˈnɛːɐ̯/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
What are the comparative and superlative of "revolutionär"?
The comparative of "revolutionär" is "revolutionärer" and the superlative is "revolutionärsten".
What part of speech is "revolutionär"?
"revolutionär" is a adjective in German.

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