v.
- find unexpectedly or during a search.
▸become aware of.
- be the first to find or observe (a place, substance, or scientific phenomenon).
- archaic divulge (a secret).
Derivative
- discoverable adj.
- discoverer n.
Etymology
ME: from OFr. descovrir, from late L. discooperire, from L. dis- (expressing reversal) + cooperire (see cover).