discovery

Meanings

• Noun

  The act of finding or discovering something.

  - "He made a great discovery in his research."
  - "The explorers were known for their numerous discoveries."

• Noun

  A new or important fact or understanding.

  - "The discovery of penicillin revolutionized medicine."
  - "The discovery of water on Mars was a major breakthrough."

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Pronunciation

1. /dɪsˈkʌvəɹi/
   
   
   
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2. /dɪsˈkʌvəɹi/
   
   
   
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Rhymes

Words rhyming with discovery
adventure , misadventure , adverse , adversary , adversement , advent , adventurement , adventureous

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Variants

List of all variants of discovery that leads to same result
discoveries , discovery , Discovery Day , Discovery Days , self-discoveries , self-discovery , pre-discovery , prediscovery

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Etymology

origin and the way in which meanings have changed throughout history.

From Old French descovrir, from des- 'un-' + covrir 'cover'.

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Trivia

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1. The first recorded use of the word 'discovery' was in 1492, when Christopher Columbus used it to describe his discovery of the Americas.

2. The largest number of discoveries in history were made during the Age of Exploration, from the 15th to the 17th centuries.

3. The term 'discovery' is also used in mathematics to describe the process of finding a new theorem or proof.

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Related Concepts

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1. Invention: An invention is a new method, product, or process, often patented, that results from innovation.

2. Exploration: Exploration is the act of searching for new information or knowledge in an unfamiliar environment or domain.

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Culture

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Discoveries have played a significant role in human history, from the discovery of fire to the discovery of the New World. They have inspired art, literature, and music, and have led to advancements in science and technology.

How to Memorize "discovery"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a lightbulb turning on above your head when you make a discovery.
   - Visualize the feeling of excitement and wonder when you find something new.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'discovery' with the idea of finding something new and exciting.
   - Think of the word 'discovery' as synonymous with 'finding' or 'uncovering'.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the acronym DISCOVERY to remember the different definitions: D - discovery as an act, I - discovery as a new fact, S - significant discovery, C - cover or uncover, O - original or new, V - value or importance, E - excitement or enthusiasm, R - result or outcome, Y - yield or produce.

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