revelation
intermediateB2/ˌrɛvəˈleɪʃən/ · rev-e-la-tion
The act of revealing or disclosing something, often of a divine nature.
Meanings
The act of revealing or disclosing something, often of a divine nature.
کسی چیز کا انکشاف یا ظاہری ہونا، اکثر الہی نوعیت کا۔
وحی
wahy
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- divine revelation
- revelation of truth
- revelation of secrets
Example Sentences
The revelation of the truth changed the course of the investigation.
سچائی کا انکشاف تحقیقات کی سمت کو بدل دیا۔
Sachai ka inkashaf tehqiqat ki simt ko badal diya.
His book contains many spiritual revelations.
اس کی کتاب میں بہت سی روحانی وحی شامل ہیں۔
Is ki kitaab mein bohat si roohani wahy shamil hain.
The revelation came suddenly, as if from nowhere.
وحی اچانک آئی، جیسے کہیں سے نہیں آئی ہو۔
Wahy achanak aayi, jaise kahin se nahi aayi ho.
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💡 Memory Tip
Think of a 'reveal' in a magic show that uncovers a secret.
Imagine a curtain being pulled back to unveil a hidden treasure.
✍️ Urdu Poetry
ہزاروں خواہشیں ایسی کہ ہر خواہش پہ دم نکلے، بہت نکلے میرے ارمان لیکن پھر بھی کم نکلے
Hazaron khwahishen aisi ke har khwahish pe dam nikle, Bahut nikle mere armaan lekin phir bhi kam nikle
Thousands of desires such that each desire could take my breath away, many of my wishes were fulfilled but still too few.
— Mirza Ghalib, Unverified
* Poetry attribution is AI-generated and may require verification.
📖 Etymology
Origin: Latin "revelatio" — an unveiling, disclosure
First known use: 14th century
The word 'revelation' has evolved from the Latin 'revelatio', which means the act of revealing or disclosing. It has been used in religious texts to denote divine truths disclosed to prophets.