Small Rant: REVEAL is not a NOUN!

[Silvertongue]

I even hear the sainted MovieBob say this...it isn't proper English to say "big reveal". "Reveal" was intended to be a verb, not a noun. I didn't actually hear people start saying this until Extreme Makeover Home Edition, but it might have started earlier. I don't care. It's just a constant pet peeve gnawing at my grammar-Nazi gut every time someone refers to a "reveal".

The noun form of "reveal" is "REVELATION". Perhaps it has a negative connotation because it's the English name for the book of the Bible that prophesies the end of the world. I don't really care what perceived religious undertones the word has. I just want people to start using it again! It's imbecilic, improper blather, and it needs to stop!

DONE. *Rage*

 

[ajofflight]

Umm... yeah, "reveal" is a verb. "To reveal". However, "big" can be an adverb, in this situation. I think.

 

[DustyDrB]

While we're on the topic of words, here's a fun one: "trivial".

 

[WorkerMurphey]

Words become standard by being created through these means. Change happens, we don't speak Old English anymore. The meanings we assign to words only hold power so long as the majority still holds them to be true. Reveal and revelation as nouns may now have different connotations to some.

In any event, chillax yo, take it easy lemon squeezy, grammar aint no thang but a chicken wing. /humor off

 

[Silvertongue]

I admit this is stupid...but so are most pet peeves. It just nibbles at me. I've always been a grammar Nazi, and it really shows here.

*clicks boot heels together, raises hand* HEIL WEBSTER!

 

[Walkchalk]

Actually according to dictionary.com it IS a noun.

re·veal   /rɪˈvil/ Show Spelled
[ri-veel] Show IPA

?verb (used with object)
1. to make known; disclose; divulge: to reveal a secret.
2. to lay open to view; display; exhibit.
?noun
3. an act or instance of revealing; revelation; disclosure.

Anyways, I'm honestly not sure how accurate dictionary.com is but even if it was an incorrect definition I can never understand why such a small thing bothers some people. Whatever, everyone has their quirks.

 

[ajofflight]

I admit this is stupid...but so are most pet peeves. It just nibbles at me. I've always been a grammar Nazi, and it really shows here.

*clicks boot heels together, raises hand* HEIL WEBSTER!

Every sentence must be NEET UND TIDY!

 

[Dags90]

I'm pretty sure "the big reveal" is some form of figure of speech or idiom.

 

[polygon]

http://dictionary.reference.com/browse/reveal

Definition 3, a noun: "an act or instance of revealing; revelation; disclosure."

But by all means, continue to try and regress the English language.

 

[Unesh52]

While we're on the topic of words, here's a fun one: "trivial".

Yeah, that's an adjective, right?

...

Wait...

......dick move dude.

 

[CarpathianMuffin]

Eh, it's English. English is a strange language.
I mean I'm more of a grammar Nazi than a lot of people that I know, but I recognize that. Again, pet peeves, and I understand. Guesstimate and hilarious get on my nerves for no good reason, after all.

 

[Deadman Walkin]

Whether true or not, English is a wonderful language full of slang and things that a wrong but the populace believes right. Like "alot" even though it should be a lot. However, it is just words, thank goodness I am not a grammar nazi.

 

[Kpt._Rob]

Or, it could just be that languages change over time. The only purpose of a language is to serve as a series of symbols, the meanings of which are understood both by the encoder and the decoder. If it has become common practice to use the term "reveal," and its intended meaning is recognized when people use it, then it serves its purpose as a symbol, and for all intents and purposes it becomes a noun.

 

[spartan1077]

Like tons of people have said, language evoles. We have D'oh and aint in the dictionary so why can'y reveal be a noun? I would use it as a noun and as long as you understand thier connontations(right word? I dunno) then who cares how people speak?

 

[spartan1077]

While we're on the topic of words, here's a fun one: "trivial".

Yeah, that's an adjective, right?

...

Wait...

......dick move dude.

ZOMG i got it.... cause its trivial to talk of trivial or something like that... it took me til you posted to understand

 

[Frozen Donkey Wheel2]

While we're on the topic of words, here's a fun one: "trivial".

I see what you did there, and I agree.

 

[Elle-Jai]

I even hear the sainted MovieBob say this...it isn't proper English to say "big reveal". "Reveal" was intended to be a verb, not a noun. SNIP.

Language evolves. It's both.

Sadly, this is true. I loathe "meh" and "lol" but apparently they have crept into the common vernacular and now function as actual words. I am not entirely sure HOW, since to me they are monosyllabic tripe, but what the hey.

English is a language mostly thieved from other languages, rarely making sense, and like all living languages, in a constant process of evolution. I agree we should all learn to speak, write, spell and punctuate Proper English, but since I can't stop the evolution I will simply have to adjust my thinking accordingly. As will you.

Funeral for Correct Use of English will be held at ten a.m., refreshments to follow. All comers will be welcome.

 

[Sightless Wisdom]

Or, it could just be that languages change over time. The only purpose of a language is to serve as a series of symbols, the meanings of which are understood both by the encoder and the decoder. If it has become common practice to use the term "reveal," and its intended meaning is recognized when people use it, then it serves its purpose as a symbol, and for all intents and purposes it becomes a noun.

This is essentially what I was going to say. There are many words that have been added to our language in a similar matter, so I don't see why this one bothers you so much.