Definition

The action of making something known or visible that was previously hidden or unknown.

Example

The revealment of the secret surprised everyone at the party.

Conversation

Did you catch the latest episode of that show?

Yeah, the revealment at the end was shocking!

I know, right? I didn’t see that twist coming at all.

Same here! It really changed everything about the story.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Revealment → It is formed from "re-" (meaning again) and "veal" (from Latin "velare", meaning to cover). The suffix "-ment" (meaning the action or result of) indicates the process of uncovering or making something known again. Thus, revealment refers to the act of making something that was covered or hidden known once more.

Memory Tip

Think of 'covering' something ('veal') and then 'uncovering' it again ('re-'). This helps you remember that revealment is about making something known that was previously hidden.

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