English · Travel & Places
discovery
/dɪˈskʌv.ər.i/
[/dɪˈskʌv.ər.i/]
act of finding out
Intermediatenoun
Definition
The act of finding something or learning about something for the first time.
Example
The discovery of the ancient city amazed historians and changed how they understood the region.
The discovery of the ancient city amazed historians and changed how they understood the region.
Etymology
From Old French 'descovrir', to uncover, from Latin 'discooperire'.
How & Where It’s Used
Used in science, exploration, and everyday speech.