Revolutionary
Revolutionary is an adjective describing ideas, movements, or people that advocate or bring about fundamental, rapid, and often radical change in political, social, or economic structures. The term can apply to a person who participates in or leads such change, called a revolutionary, or to phenomena described as revolutionary because of their novelty or disruptive impact.
Etymology: The word derives from Middle French revolutionaire, from Late Latin revolutionarius, from Latin revolutio “a
Political use: Revolutionary movements aim to overthrow or supplant established authority, often in response to perceived
In science, technology, and culture, “revolutionary” describes ideas or products that introduce a radical shift in
Criticism and nuance: The label can be contentious, signaling endorsement by some and condemnation by others.
See also: reform, rebellion, coup d'état, political change, social movement, modernization.