Uncovering: meaning, definitions and examples

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uncovering

 

[ สŒnหˆkสŒvษ™rษชล‹ ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

secret

To make known what was hidden or secret, especially by digging or removing a covering.

Synonyms

disclose, expose, reveal, unveil

Examples of usage

  • The archaeologists were uncovering ancient artifacts buried deep underground.
  • She was determined to uncover the truth behind the mysterious disappearance.
Context #2 | Verb

truth

To reveal or bring to light something that was previously unknown or hidden.

Synonyms

bring to light, discover, unearth

Examples of usage

  • The investigation uncovered shocking revelations about the company's illegal activities.
  • The document finally uncovered the real intentions behind the negotiation.

Translations

Translations of the word "uncovering" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น descobrindo

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เค–เฅ‹เคœ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Entdeckung

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ penemuan

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฒะธัะฒะปะตะฝะฝั

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ odkrycie

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ็™บ่ฆ‹

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท dรฉcouverte

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ descubrimiento

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท keลŸif

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๋ฐœ๊ฒฌ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุงูƒุชุดุงู

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ odhalenรญ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ odhalenie

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๅ‘็Žฐ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ odkritje

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ uppgรถtvun

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะฐัˆัƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒแƒฆแƒ›แƒแƒฉแƒ”แƒœแƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ kษ™ลŸf

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ descubrimiento

Etymology

The word 'uncovering' originated from the combination of the prefix 'un-' meaning 'not' or 'opposite of' and the verb 'cover'. It first appeared in the late Middle English period, around the 15th century. The concept of uncovering has been essential throughout human history, whether in the literal sense of revealing hidden objects or in the metaphorical sense of discovering hidden truths.

See also: cover, coverage, coverall, coveralls, covered, covering, coverings, coverlet, covers, covert, recover, uncover, uncoverable, uncovered, uncoverings, undercover.

Word Frequency Rank

With rank #19,562, this word belongs to specialized vocabulary. While not common in everyday speech, it enriches your ability to express complex ideas.