die Entdeckung, -en
discovery
Etwas Neues finden oder erkennen, das vorher nicht bekannt war.
Definition & meaning
The German noun Entdeckung refers to the act of finding or discovering something that was previously unknown, hidden, or unseen. It can describe both the process of finding something and the actual result or the object that has been found.
- Scientific or geographical discovery: This refers to the act of finding a new land, a scientific phenomenon, a chemical element, or a breakthrough in research (e.g., the discovery of a new planet).
- Finding something hidden: This refers to the act of locating something that was lost or concealed (e.g., the discovery of a secret stash or a hidden talent).
Grammar & Word origin
- Grammar: It is a feminine noun (die Entdeckung), and its plural form is die Entdeckungen.
- Word origin: The word is derived from the verb entdecken . It is composed of the prefix ent- (often indicating removal, reversal, or the beginning of a process) and the verb decken (meaning to cover). Etymologically, it literally translates to "un-covering."
Synonyms & antonyms
Synonyms:
- Findung (finding/discovery)
- Enthüllung (unveiling/revelation)
- Aufdeckung (uncovering/detection)
- Erschließung (opening up/development)
Antonyms:
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Examples
Die Entdeckung war ein bedeutender Schritt für die Wissenschaft.noun
The discovery was a significant step for science.
Ihre Entdeckung brachte viele neue Erkenntnisse.noun
Her discovery brought many new insights.
Die zufällige Entdeckung veränderte den gesamten Plan.noun
The accidental discovery changed the entire plan.
Nach der Entdeckung meldete er den Fund sofort.noun
After the discovery, he immediately reported the find.
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