discovery (A2)

noun

Pronunciation: /dɪˈskʌvəri/

Definition

Finding something that was not known before.

Examples

• The discovery of penicillin changed medicine.

• This discovery was made by accident.

• It was a major discovery for the team.

How to Use discovery

discovery of (prepositional phrase)

Used to specify what has been discovered. — "The discovery of fire changed human history."

Synonyms of discovery

Words with a similar meaning to discovery:

• finding
• unearthing
• revelation
• breakthrough

Antonyms of discovery

Words with the opposite meaning to discovery:

• concealment
• loss

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