discovery
Translation
discovery, finding, breakthrough
Examples
The discovery of penicillin was a major breakthrough.
The discovery of penicillin was a major breakthrough.
She made an amazing discovery in the old library.
She made an amazing discovery in the old library.
Grammar Patterns
((of sth.)) the act of finding (sth.). The discovery of penicillin was important.
to make a discovery. She made an important discovery.
Similar Words
Synonyms: finding, breakthrough, revelation
Etymology
From the verb 'discover' plus the noun-forming suffix '-y'.
Memory Tips
Think of this as the act or result of 'discovering' something.