Uncoverings: meaning, definitions and examples

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uncoverings

 

[ สŒnหˆkสŒvษ™rษชล‹z ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

in archaeology

The act or process of removing a covering or veil from something, especially in the field of archaeology to reveal previously hidden or unknown information.

Synonyms

discovery, exposing, revealing.

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Word Description / Examples
revealing

This term is used when showing something that was previously unseen or unknown, often in a manner that provides new information or understanding.

  • She wore a dress that was quite revealing
  • The interview was very revealing about his character
exposing

This word is often used when making something visible or known that was meant to be hidden, sometimes with negative or critical implications.

  • The journalist is exposing the corruption within the government
  • The documentary aims at exposing the harsh realities of factory farming
discovery

Use this word when finding something new or learning something that was previously unknown. It's often used in scientific, exploratory, or personal achievements.

  • The scientist made a groundbreaking discovery in the field of medicine
  • His discovery of the hidden cave was unexpected

Examples of usage

  • The uncoverings at the archaeological site shed new light on the ancient civilization.
  • Through careful uncoverings, the archaeologists discovered a hidden chamber beneath the ruins.

Translations

Translations of the word "uncoverings" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น descobrimentos

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เค–เฅเคฒเคพเคธเฅ‡

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Enthรผllungen

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ pengungkapan

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฒะธะบั€ะธั‚ั‚ั

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ ujawnienia

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ็™บ่ฆ‹

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท dรฉcouvertes

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ descubrimientos

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท keลŸifler

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๋ฐœ๊ฒฌ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุงูƒุชุดุงูุงุช

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ odhalenรญ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ odhalenia

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๅ‘็Žฐ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ odkritja

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ afhjรบpanir

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะฐัˆั‹ะปัƒะปะฐั€

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ’แƒแƒ›แƒแƒฉแƒ”แƒœแƒ”แƒ‘แƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ aรงฤฑlฤฑลŸlar

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ descubrimientos

Etymology

The word 'uncovering' originated from the combination of the prefix 'un-' meaning 'not' and the verb 'cover'. It first appeared in the English language in the early 17th century. The concept of uncoverings has been a crucial aspect of various fields, including archaeology, journalism, and scientific research.

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