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Meaning of discovery
The act of finding or learning something for the first time
Etymology of discovery
From Old French 'descovrir', from 'des-' (meaning 'un-' or 'reverse') and 'covrir' (meaning 'to cover'), thus originally meaning 'to uncover'
The word has been used in English since the 15th century, initially with the sense of 'to uncover' or 'to reveal', and later with the sense of 'to find out' or 'to learn'
Synonyms
finding
invention
detection
uncovering
unearthing
revelation
exposure
identification
location
pinpointing
recognition
realization
awareness
perception
observation
notice
discernment
acknowledgment
admission
confession
avowal
declaration
announcement
proclamation
publication
unveiling
presentation
introduction
exploration
investigation
research
scrutiny
examination
inspection
survey
search
quest
pursuit
probe
inquiry
analysis
assessment
evaluation
appraisal
estimation
finding out
learning
gaining insight
Definitions
- The act of discovering something, especially for the first time
- * The process of finding out or learning something, especially for the first time
- * A person or thing that is found or learned, especially for the first time
Usage Examples
- The discovery of a new species of plant was announced in the scientific journal
- * The discovery of the treasure was a surprise to everyone
- * The team made a groundbreaking discovery that changed the field of medicine
Antonyms
concealment
hiding
secrecy
secrecy
covering
disguising
masking
camouflaging
deception
misdirection
distortion
manipulation
suppression
repression
denial
rejection
dismissal
ignoring
neglect
oversight
forgetfulness
obliviousness
unawareness
ignorance