revelational
UK[ˌrev.əˈleɪ.ʃən.əl]US[ˌrev.əˈleɪ.ʃən.əl]
adj
relating to or of the nature of a divine or highly significant disclosure
adj
having the quality of a surprising and previously unknown revelation
Morpheme Breakdown
revelat
ion
al
revelat
to reveal
ion
noun suffix
al
adjective suffix
Etymology
the word 'revelational' is built upon the core latin verb revelare, meaning 'to unveil' or 'lay bare,' which itself is composed of re- (expressing reversal) and velare (to cover). the addition of the suffix -ion transforms the action into the noun 'revelation,' denoting the act or result of disclosing something profound, often of a divine or hidden truth. finally, the adjectival suffix -al is appended, shifting the noun into an adjective that describes anything pertaining to or characterized by such a disclosure. thus, the modern term 'revelational' carries the conceptual lineage from the literal act of removing a veil to the abstract sense of pertaining to a moment of transformative insight or divine manifestation.
Analysis
Structure: revelat (to reveal) + ion (noun suffix) + al (adjective suffix)
revelat is from latin revelat-, the past participle stem of revelare (to unveil, disclose), serving as the core verb root. ion is a latin-derived noun-forming suffix indicating an action or process. al is a latin-derived adjective-forming suffix meaning 'of or pertaining to'.
Examples
the experience was truly revelational, changing her perspective on life entirely.
the book offers a revelational interpretation of the ancient texts.
his speech contained a revelational insight into the future of the technology.