Meaning of discovered in English

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  1. Pronunciation
  2. Classifying Adjective
    1. Definitions

  1. Pronunciation

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  1. Classifying Adjective

    discovered

    Definitions

    1. no longer concealed

    Examples

    • « uncovered as by opening a curtain »
    • « 'discovered' is archaic and primarily a theater term »
    • « the scene disclosed was of a moonlit forest »

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  2. 2. discovered or determined by scientific observation

    Examples

    • « variation in the ascertained flux depends on a number of factors »
    • « the discovered behavior norms »
    • « discovered differences in achievement »
    • « no explanation for the observed phenomena »

    Synonyms

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