World Languages Lexicon
10 Language-to-English Dictionaries発見
Pronunciation / Transliteration: hakken
"新しい薬の発見によって多くの命が救われた。"
Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
2 senses- 1
The action or process of uncovering or discovering something previously hidden, unknown, or secret.
"The unexpected discovery of the hidden documents changed the course of the investigation." - 2
A fact or thing that is discovered.
"Marie Curie's scientific discovery of radium revolutionized modern physics and medicine."
Thesaurus & Semantic Spectrum
Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
The word 'discovery' originates from the Middle English 'discovere', which comes from the Old French 'descovrir', derived from the Latin 'discooperire', meaning 'to uncover'. The term has evolved over centuries to denote the act of finding or uncovering something previously unknown.
Which of the following is the closest synonym for "Discovery"?
10 Global Lexicons: How "Discovery" is said worldwide
Click any language below to open its dedicated Language to English dictionary page with native script & transliteration
découverte
Transliteration: day-koo-vert
"Cette découverte archéologique est d'une importance capitale."
Entdeckung
Transliteration: ent-dek-oong
"Diese Entdeckung hat unser Verständnis der Natur verändert."
scoperta
Transliteration: sko-per-ta
"La scoperta di un nuovo pianeta ha entusiasmato gli astronomi."
descubrimiento
Transliteration: des-ku-brie-miento
"El descubrimiento científico abrió nuevas puertas a la investigación."
descoberta
Transliteration: des-ko-ber-ta
"A descoberta de petróleo mudou a economia do país."
खोज
Transliteration: khoj
"यह वैज्ञानिक खोज मानवता के लिए बहुत महत्वपूर्ण है।"
发现
Transliteration: fā xiàn
"这项重大发现改变了整个行业。"
발견
Transliteration: bal-gyeon
"그의 놀라운 발견은 과학계에 큰 충격을 주었다."
発見
Transliteration: hakken
"新しい薬の発見によって多くの命が救われた。"
Related Vocabulary Words to Explore
View all Japanese termsExplore Nuanced Synonyms for "Discovery"
Discover exact matches, context-specific alternatives, and antonyms with intensity ratings in the VocabDictionary Thesaurus.
Enhance Your Writing & Grammar Precision
Linguistic Origins & Word Stories
View all stories →How Are Palisade Cells Adapted for Photosynthesis (and Why Are They Called 'Palisade')?
Palisade mesophyll cells are column-shaped, densely packed with chloroplasts, and positioned near the leaf's upper surface to maximize light absorption for photosynthesis. Their name comes from the French word for a defensive fence of wooden stakes, referencing their tightly aligned, upright cellular structure.
What is a SLOT SWOT Analysis and How Do You Actually Do One?
A SLOT SWOT analysis is an expanded strategic planning framework that blends personal or organizational 'SLOT' (Strengths, Limitations, Opportunities, Threats) metrics with traditional 'SWOT' dynamics. It provides a granular approach to evaluating internal capabilities against external market realities.