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revolutionary
Completely new, groundbreaking, and causing profound changes.
Die Erfindung des Internets war eine revolutionäre Entwicklung für die Kommunikation.
The invention of the internet was a revolutionary development for communication.
revolutionary
Relating to a political revolution, seeking one, or taking part in one.
Die revolutionären Kräfte kämpften für die Unabhängigkeit ihres Landes.
The revolutionary forces fought for their country's independence.
The adjective 'revolutionär' (revolutionary) belongs to the noun 'die Revolution' (the revolution). It describes something that has the characteristics of a revolution or is connected with one.
Die Ideen der Aufklärung waren für ihre Zeit revolutionär.
The ideas of the Enlightenment were revolutionary for their time.
You can tell whether the political or the groundbreaking meaning is intended from the noun. In a political context, it is about a revolution; in the context of technology or science, it refers to a major innovation.
Die revolutionäre Regierung veränderte das ganze Land.
The revolutionary government changed the whole country.
In the meaning 'groundbreaking', 'revolutionär' (revolutionary) is often combined with abstract nouns, e.g. a revolutionary idea, a revolutionary method, or a revolutionary technology.
Das Unternehmen präsentierte ein revolutionäres Konzept für nachhaltige Energie.
The company presented a revolutionary concept for sustainable energy.
rebel
Both words can describe a person or movement that seeks to change an existing political order. Rebell emphasizes active resistance against the government or established order, while revolutionär places greater emphasis on the goal of a political revolution. If the resistance itself is the focus, Rebell is more appropriate; if the intended upheaval is the focus, revolutionär is more appropriate.
Die Gruppe verfolgt revolutionäre Ziele und will das politische System grundlegend verändern.
The group has revolutionary goals and wants to fundamentally change the political system.
Der Rebell kämpft aktiv gegen die bestehende Regierung.
The rebel is actively fighting against the existing government.
