Something revealed, especially a dramatic disclosure of something not previously known or realized.
Theology A manifestation of divine will or truth.
Revelation Abbr. Rev. or Rv.Bible See Table at Bible.
[Middle English revelacion, from Old French revelation, from Latin revēlātiō, revēlātiōn-, from revēlātus, past participle of revēlāre, to reveal; see reveal1.]
(rěv'ə-lā'shən) 