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How do you spell Discovery?

Correct spelling

discovery

DIS + COVER + Y.

Why is discovery spelled this way?

From Latin discooperire, to uncover. DIS (opposite) + COOPERIRE (to cover). A discovery uncovers what was hidden — revelation through removal.

Common misspellings of discovery

discovrydisocverydiscovorydscovery

Example

The discovery of penicillin saved millions.

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The correct spelling is "discovery". DIS + COVER + Y.
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