discovery
gb/dɪskˈʌvɚi/ us/dɪskˈʌvɚi/
B1
Inglês
~ 2500
felfedezés
SUBSTANTIVO
B1
1
felfedezés
B1
Padrão de uso:
the discovery of [something]
The discovery of penicillin changed modern medicine.
A penicillin felfedezése megváltoztatta a modern orvostudományt.
Her discovery of the hidden cave excited the whole team.
A rejtett barlang felfedezése az egész csapatot lázba hozta.
This archaeological discovery could rewrite history.
He made an important discovery about how the engine works.
Exemplos para estudantes
The discovery of fire was very important.
A tűz felfedezése nagyon fontos volt.
We were happy about the discovery of a new park.
Örültünk, hogy felfedeztünk egy új parkot.
They told us about the discovery of gold.
The discovery of a new star made news.
Erro comum:
Learners sometimes confuse 'discovery' with 'invention'. An invention is creating something new, while a discovery is finding something that already exists but was unknown.
Significado
the act of finding something new
Colocações
scientific discovery
|make a discovery
|accidental discovery
|important discovery
|discovery process
Sinônimos
finding (A general term for something found, but may not imply novelty or significance.)
|
revelation (Often used for sudden or surprising discoveries, sometimes with emotional impact.)
Antônimos
loss (Refers to losing something rather than finding it.)
|
concealment (Refers to hiding something rather than revealing it.)
Temas
science
|exploration
|learning
|education
|core_vocabulary
Definição
When you find or learn about something new for the first time.
The act or process of finding, learning about, or becoming aware of something for the first time.
SUBSTANTIVO
B1
2
felfedezés
B1
Padrão de uso:
a discovery in [field/topic]
The fossil was an exciting discovery for paleontologists.
A fosszília izgalmas felfedezés volt a paleontológusok számára.
Their latest discovery could help cure the disease.
Legújabb felfedezésük segíthet a betegség gyógyításában.
That old letter was a surprising discovery in the attic.
Exemplos para estudantes
This book is a new discovery for me.
Ez a könyv új felfedezés számomra.
The scientist shared her discovery with the world.
A tudós megosztotta felfedezését a világgal.
We made a fun discovery at the beach.
Erro comum:
Learners sometimes use 'discovery' instead of 'find' in casual conversation, which can sound too formal.
Significado
a thing or fact found for first time
Colocações
amazing discovery
|recent discovery
|unexpected discovery
Sinônimos
find (Informal and simple term for something found; less formal than 'discovery'.)
|
breakthrough (Usually refers to a major or important discovery, especially in science or technology.)
Antônimos
known fact (Something already known, not newly found.)
Temas
science
|learning
|daily life
|education
|core_vocabulary
Definição
Something new that someone finds or learns about.
Something that has been found, learned, or realized for the first time.
Gramática
Forma no dicionário
discovery
AFI
GB/dɪskˈʌvɚi/
US/dɪskˈʌvɚi/
Sílabas e tonicidade
dis - cov - ery (3 sílabas)
Stress on 2nd syllable (cov)
Formas da palavra
Noun
- Base: discovery
- Plural: discoveries, discovery
Família de palavras
Forms
discoveries
noun
Core family
discover
verb A2
Related words
Negative and opposite forms
undiscovered
adjective
Advanced or less common
discoverable
adjective
Expressões
accidental discovery
1/ˌæksədˈɛntəl dɪskˈʌvɚi/
fixed phrase
finding made by accident
Something found by chance, not planned.
Exemplos
- The recipe was an accidental discovery during an experiment.
- Many great inventions started as accidental discoveries.
make a discovery
1/mˈeɪk ə dɪskˈʌvɚi/
fixed phrase
find something new
To find or learn something for the first time.
Exemplos
- Marie Curie made a discovery that changed science.
- We made a discovery while hiking in the mountains.
scientific discovery
1/sˌaɪəntˈɪfɪk dɪskˈʌvɚi/
fixed phrase
new finding in science
A new thing or fact found by scientists through research.
Exemplos
- The scientific discovery could lead to a new treatment.
- Many scientific discoveries happen by accident.