The discovery
Example: The discovery of America changed world history forever.
Definition
"The discovery" refers to the act or process of finding or learning something for the first time, often something significant or previously unknown, such as the uncovering of new lands, ideas, or information that has a notable impact on history or knowledge.
Etymology
The phrase "the discovery" comes from the Old French word 'descovrir,' which means to uncover or reveal. It entered English during the Middle Ages, reflecting the importance of exploration and uncovering new knowledge. Did you know that 'discovery' originally implied removing a cover or veil to reveal something hidden?
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"The discovery" appears in the Vocaplus list "English - History - (A1) - set 1", containing 208 commonly used words.
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