Discovery and Source

Discovery

Discovery noun - The act or process of sighting or learning the existence of something for the first time.

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Source and discovery are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Source" instead a noun "Discovery".

Source noun - A point or place at which something is invented or provided.

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Discovery and source are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Discovery" instead a noun "Source".

original	original discovery	original source
actual	actual discovery	actual source
constant	constant discovery	constant source
big	big discovery	big source
Other adjectives: important, key, new, major, possible, unexpected, significant, mysterious, greatest.

Cauldron (2007): Earth is retreating from the stars, but the discovery of the source of the mysterious and deadly Omega Clouds justifies an expedition to learn more.

Source: Literature / Priscilla Hutchins aka: The Academy Novels
Thunderlane Hurricane Jr: Claims of an artifact hidden within the Everfree Forest leads Daring into a run-in with Greyhoof and the discovery of the source of his duplication powers.

Source: Just For Fun / Daring Do
After the discovery of ZPMs, the heroes of Stargate Atlantis found a source that was even more powerful.

Source: Phlebotinum Overload

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Source or Discovery. 2016. Accessed July 21, 2026. https://thesaurus.plus/related/discovery/source.

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