One entry found for discovery.

Entry Word: discovery
Function: noun
Text: 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 detection, finding, spotting, unearthing
Related Words disclosure, exposure, revelation, uncovering, unveiling; creation, invention; exploration; rediscovery
Near Antonyms concealment, hiding
2 something discovered <his many zoological discoveries included several species of birds>
Synonyms find
Related Words pay dirt, strike, treasure trove; breakthrough