Antonyms for discovery

Grammar : Noun

Spell : dih-skuhv-uh-ree

Phonetic Transcription : dɪˈskʌv ə ri

Definition of discovery

Origin : 1550s, "fact of discovering;" see discover + -y (1). Earlier in this sense was discovering (mid-14c.). Meaning "that which is discovered" is from 1630s.

noun finding, uncovering
noun treasure; invention

Example sentences :

But what would be the effect of the other discovery we have imagined?
Extract from : « Blackwood's Edinburgh Magazine, No. 327 » by Various

There was no danger of discovery on his approach, for it was a wild night of wind and rain.
Extract from : « Way of the Lawless » by Max Brand

But the discovery and punishment of the other guilty ones will.
Extract from : « Within the Law » by Marvin Dana

The only dread she had was of the discovery of her escapade by the hospital authorities.
Extract from : « K » by Mary Roberts Rinehart

The discovery of Tillie's hiding-place interested but did not thrill him.
Extract from : « K » by Mary Roberts Rinehart

We owe the discovery of this important document to Mr. Newman Flower.
Extract from : « Handel » by Edward J. Dent

The discovery which Ellinor had just made to me engrossed all my powers of attention.
Extract from : « Tales And Novels, Volume 4 (of 10) » by Maria Edgeworth

Miss Strictland communicated her discovery immediately to my father.
Extract from : « Tales And Novels, Volume 5 (of 10) » by Maria Edgeworth

This discovery knocked us all aback, and we were quite at a loss how to proceed.
Extract from : « Ned Myers » by James Fenimore Cooper

I cannot well describe the effect that was produced on me by this discovery.
Extract from : « Ned Myers » by James Fenimore Cooper

Synonyms for discovery

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