Discovered: meaning, definitions and examples

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discovered

[ dɪˈskʌvəd ]

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science

Find (something or someone) unexpectedly or in the course of a search.

Synonyms

detect, find, locate, uncover

Examples of usage

He discovered a hidden talent for singing.
She discovered the missing piece of the puzzle.
The explorers discovered a new species of plant in the jungle.

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history

Be the first to find or observe (a place, substance, or scientific phenomenon).

Synonyms

detect, find, reveal, uncover

Examples of usage

Columbus discovered America in 1492.
Scientists discovered the existence of DNA in the 19th century.

Translations

Translations of the word "discovered" in other languages:

🇵🇹 descoberto

🇮🇳 खोजा गया

🇩🇪 entdeckt

🇮🇩 ditemukan

🇺🇦 виявлений

🇵🇱 odkryty

🇯🇵 発見された (hakken sa reta)

🇫🇷 découvert

🇪🇸 descubierto

🇹🇷 keşfedildi

🇰🇷 발견된 (balgyeon doeneun)

🇸🇦 مكتشف (muktashaf)

🇨🇿 objevený

🇸🇰 objavený

🇨🇳 发现 (fāxiàn)

🇸🇮 odkrit

🇮🇸 fundinn

🇰🇿 ашылған

🇬🇪 აღმოჩენილი (aghmochenili)

🇦🇿 kəşf edildi

🇲🇽 descubierto

Word origin

The word 'discovered' originates from the Middle English word 'discoveren', which came from the Old French word 'descovrir', meaning 'uncover, reveal'. The prefix 'dis-' implies a reversal of action, while 'cover' suggests something hidden or concealed. The concept of discovery has been fundamental to human progress, leading to new inventions, exploration, and understanding of the world.