Discoverer: meaning, definitions and examples
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discoverer
[ dษชหskสv.ษr.ษr ]
person, explorer
A discoverer is a person who discovers something new, particularly in the context of exploration or research. This can refer to individuals who find new lands, scientific theories, or inventions.
Synonyms
explorer, finder, inventor, pioneer, trailblazer
Examples of usage
- Christopher Columbus was a famous discoverer of the Americas.
- The discoverer of penicillin changed the course of medicine.
- Many discoverers have faced immense challenges during their explorations.
- She aspired to be a great discoverer in the field of astronomy.
Translations
Translations of the word "discoverer" in other languages:
๐ต๐น descobridor
๐ฎ๐ณ เคเฅเคเคเคฐเฅเคคเคพ
๐ฉ๐ช Entdecker
๐ฎ๐ฉ penemu
๐บ๐ฆ ะฒัะดะบัะธะฒะฐั
๐ต๐ฑ odkrywca
๐ฏ๐ต ็บ่ฆ่
๐ซ๐ท dรฉcouvreur
๐ช๐ธ descubridor
๐น๐ท keลifรงi
๐ฐ๐ท ๋ฐ๊ฒฌ์
๐ธ๐ฆ ู ูุชุดู
๐จ๐ฟ objevitel
๐ธ๐ฐ objaviteฤพ
๐จ๐ณ ๅ็ฐ่
๐ธ๐ฎ odkrivalec
๐ฎ๐ธ uppgรถtvandi
๐ฐ๐ฟ ะฐัััั
๐ฌ๐ช แแฆแแแแแฉแแแ
๐ฆ๐ฟ kษลfiyyatรงฤฑ
๐ฒ๐ฝ descubridor
Etymology
The term 'discoverer' comes from the verb 'discover', which is derived from the Latin 'discooperire'. This Latin word combines 'dis-' meaning 'to undo' or 'reverse' and 'cooperire', meaning 'to cover'. Originally, the word implied the action of uncovering or revealing something that was hidden. The use of 'discoverer' in the modern sense emerged around the 16th century, primarily in the context of exploration and science. During this time, significant discoveries were being made, particularly related to geography and the natural world, including the exploration of new continents as well as advancements in various scientific fields. The role of the discoverer has often been romanticized in history, with figures like Galileo and Darwin noted for their contributions to human understanding of the world.
Word Frequency Rank
With rank #18,033, this word belongs to specialized vocabulary. While not common in everyday speech, it enriches your ability to express complex ideas.
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- 18030 phonograph
- 18031 defunct
- 18032 petitioning
- 18033 discoverer
- 18034 annulment
- 18035 unlicensed
- 18036 usher
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