unexpected discovery

language: en

definitions

  1. The act of finding or encountering something new, unknown, or hidden by chance or without prior planning.
    en: The act of finding or encountering something new, unknown, or hidden by chance or without prior planning.
  2. A sudden realization, insight, or the finding of a new fact or truth that was not previously anticipated.
    en: A sudden realization, insight, or the finding of a new fact or truth that was not previously anticipated.

examples

  1. The archaeologists made an unexpected discovery while excavating the ancient ruins.

    The archaeologists made an unexpected discovery while excavating the ancient ruins.

  2. The unexpected discovery of a new pattern in the data changed the scientist's theory.

    The unexpected discovery of a new pattern in the data changed the scientist's theory.