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Etymology of the French word revelation

the Old French word revelation
derived from the Church Latin word revelatio (revelation; uncovering, laying bare)
derived from the Latin word revelatus
derived from the Latin word revelare (show; reveal)
using the Latin prefix re-
derived from the Latin word velare (veil, cover, cover up)
derived from the Latin word velum (veil; sail, covering; curtain)
derived from the Latin word revalere

Derivations in other languages

English revelation

Usage

Word found in Old French



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