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discovery

noun

Synonyms and Antonyms of discovery

1 the act or process of sighting or learning the existence of something for the first time

the discovery of a new species of starfish

Synonyms of discovery

detection, finding, spotting, unearthing

Words Related to discovery

awareness, espial, notice

disclosure, exposure, revelation, uncovering, unveiling

creation, invention

Near Antonyms of discovery

disappearance, loss

concealment, hiding

2 something discovered

his many zoological discoveries include several species of birds

Synonyms of discovery

Words Related to discovery

pay dirt, strike, treasure trove

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