/dɪˈskʌv.ər.i/
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Meaning
The act of finding something for the first time, or the new thing that is found.
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Word origin
From discover, from Old French descovrir, from Late Latin discooperire, meaning to uncover.
- Origin
- Latin
- Root
- discooperire
- English cognates
- discover, cover
Examples
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"Discovery" is the noun; "discover" is the verb.
Scientists .
We often say "make a discovery".
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Here it means the new thing that was found.
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Start your free weekThis word is taught in chapter 32, lesson 3: discovery, patch, necessarily and 7 more words.