Unearthed: meaning, definitions and examples
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unearthed
[ ʌnˈɜrθd ]
discovery
Unearthed means to dig up or reveal something that has been buried or hidden. This can refer to both physical objects, such as artifacts, as well as information or truths that were previously unknown.
Synonyms
discovered, exhumed, revealed, uncovered.
Examples of usage
- Archaeologists unearthed ancient pottery during the excavation.
- The journalist unearthed new evidence in the corruption case.
- They unearthed hidden treasures in their backyard.
- The research team unearthed significant data about climate change.
Translations
Translations of the word "unearthed" in other languages:
🇵🇹 desenterrado
🇮🇳 उजागर किया गया
🇩🇪 ausgegraben
🇮🇩 digali
🇺🇦 розкритий
🇵🇱 odkryty
🇯🇵 発掘された
🇫🇷 déterré
🇪🇸 desenterrado
🇹🇷 açığa çıkarılmış
🇰🇷 발굴된
🇸🇦 مكتشف
🇨🇿 odkrytý
🇸🇰 odkrytý
🇨🇳 发掘的
🇸🇮 odkrit
🇮🇸 uppgötvaður
🇰🇿 ашылған
🇬🇪 აღმოჩენილი
🇦🇿 aşkar edilmiş
🇲🇽 sacado
Etymology
The term 'unearthed' originates from the combination of the prefix 'un-' meaning 'not' or 'opposite of' and the past participle of 'earth,' which means to cover or to conceal. The word can be traced back to Old English 'erþe' meaning 'earth' or 'ground', combined with the verb 'to unearth' used in the 19th century. It reflects the action of removing something from the earth or revealing something that was hidden. Historically, the concept of unearthing has been associated with archaeological digs, where researchers literally unearth objects from the ground to study past civilizations. It has also expanded to encompass figurative meanings, such as uncovering secrets or truths in various contexts.