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The magical tapestry that 'Midnight's Children' unfolded became a part of a journey of self-discovery as I spent time close to my roots during the shooting.
Satya Bhabha

Meaning of "self-discovery" in the English dictionary

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PRONUNCIATION OF SELF-DISCOVERY

self-discovery  [ˌsɛlfdɪˈskʌvərɪ] play
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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF SELF-DISCOVERY

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Self-Discovery is a noun.
A noun is a type of word the meaning of which determines reality. Nouns provide the names for all things: people, objects, sensations, feelings, etc.

WHAT DOES SELF-DISCOVERY MEAN IN ENGLISH?

Journey of self-discovery

The term "journey of self-discovery" refers to a travel, pilgrimage, or series of events whereby a person attempts to determine how they feel, personally, about spiritual issues or priorities, rather than following the opinions of family, friends, neighborhood or peer pressure. The topic of self-discovery has been associated with Zen. A related term is "finding oneself". A journey of self-discovery is a popular theme in literature. It is sometimes used to drive the plot of a novel, play or film. Some films use similar phrases, such as in the 2008 film Petals: Journey Into Self Discovery. The 2010 film Eat Pray Love is also associated with the idea of a journey of self-discovery.

Definition of self-discovery in the English dictionary

The definition of self-discovery in the dictionary is the process of gaining understanding of yourself and your motivations and needs.

WORDS THAT RHYME WITH SELF-DISCOVERY


bravery
ˈbreɪvərɪ
calvary
ˈkælvərɪ
delivery
dɪˈlɪvərɪ
discovery
dɪˈskʌvərɪ
Godavari
ɡəʊˈdɑːvərɪ
ivory
ˈaɪvərɪ
Kaveri
ˈkɔːvərɪ
livery
ˈlɪvərɪ
ovary
ˈəʊvərɪ
plovery
ˈplʌvərɪ
prediscovery
ˌpriːdɪˈskʌvərɪ
recovery
rɪˈkʌvərɪ
rediscovery
ˌriːdɪˈskʌvərɪ
reverie
ˈrɛvərɪ
savory
ˈseɪvərɪ
savoury
ˈseɪvərɪ
servery
ˈsɜːvərɪ
silvery
ˈsɪlvərɪ
slavery
ˈsleɪvərɪ
special-delivery
ˌspɛʃəldɪˈlɪvərɪ

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE SELF-DISCOVERY

self-denying
self-denyingly
self-deprecating
self-deprecatingly
self-deprecatory
self-depreciating
self-destruct
self-destruction
self-destructive
self-determination
self-determined
self-determining
self-development
self-directed
self-discipline
self-disciplined
self-dissociation
self-doubt
self-doubting
self-drive

WORDS THAT END LIKE SELF-DISCOVERY

antislavery
cash on delivery
clovery
enhanced oil recovery
every
examination for discovery
express delivery
home delivery
knavery
pizza delivery
poovery
recorded delivery
redelivery
rivery
severy
shivery
special delivery
spontaneous recovery
very
waste heat recovery

Synonyms and antonyms of self-discovery in the English dictionary of synonyms

SYNONYMS

Translation of «self-discovery» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF SELF-DISCOVERY

Find out the translation of self-discovery to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.
The translations of self-discovery from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «self-discovery» in English.

Translator English - Chinese

自我发现
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

autodescubrimiento
570 millions of speakers

English

self-discovery
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

स्वयं की खोज
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

اكتشاف الذات
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

самооткрытие
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

auto-descoberta
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

স্ব-আবিষ্কারের
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

la découverte de soi
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

Penemuan diri
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

Selbstfindung
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

自己発見
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

자기 발견
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Penemuan pribadi
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

tự khám phá
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

சுய கண்டுபிடிப்பு
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

स्वत: शोध
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

kendini keşif
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

scoperta di sé
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

Odkrycie siebie
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

самовідкриття
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

de auto- descoperire
30 millions of speakers
el

Translator English - Greek

αυτο - ανακάλυψης
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

self- ontdekking
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

självinsikt
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

selvoppdagelse
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of self-discovery

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «SELF-DISCOVERY»

The term «self-discovery» is quite widely used and occupies the 48.483 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «SELF-DISCOVERY» OVER TIME

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Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about self-discovery

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8 QUOTES WITH «SELF-DISCOVERY»

Famous quotes and sentences with the word self-discovery.
1
Julian Barnes
Reading and life are not separate but symbiotic. And for this serious task of imaginative discovery and self-discovery, there is and remains one perfect symbol: the printed book.
2
Satya Bhabha
The magical tapestry that 'Midnight's Children' unfolded became a part of a journey of self-discovery as I spent time close to my roots during the shooting.
3
T. Harv Eker
'Secrets Of The Millionaire Mind' was born out of my own journey of self-discovery within both my personal and professional life.
4
Raven Goodwin
'Huge' is a show about self-discovery and follows kids at a weight loss camp. My character is shy, so when she meets Nikki Blonsky's character Willamena Rader, who's not, they become friends.
5
Julia Sawalha
I'm on a constant path of self-discovery and change. I'm trying to become a better person, a nicer person. I love therapy - it's brilliant.
6
Gail Sheehy
The delights of self-discovery are always available.
7
Emanuel Steward
I went to a motivational training course once, a course of self-discovery, and I found out after a week that my fear - it was not a fear of not being accepted - was a very violent fear of failure.
8
Alexandra Stoddard
I'm an interior designer from the soul. It's not about just putting things in a room. It's much deeper and broader. It's about self-discovery.

10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «SELF-DISCOVERY»

Discover the use of self-discovery in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to self-discovery and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
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The journey of self-discovery
Amid the parched desert of materialism, The Journey of Self-Discovery offers a sure pathway to the oasis of higher, spiritual awareness. Book jacket.
A. C. Bhaktivedanta Swami Prabhup̄ada, 1990
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The Adventure of Self-Discovery: Dimensions of Consciousness ...
Presents a useful model of the psyche for understanding such phenomena as shamanism, mysticism, psychedelic states, spontaneous visionary experiences, and psychotic episodes.
Stanislav Grof, 1988
3
The Sixteen Personality Types: Descriptions for Self-discovery
Dr. Berens and Dr. Nardi have captured the essence of the 16 type patterns and crafted descriptions to be used to by individuals to clarify their best-fit type.
Linda V. Berens, Dario Nardi, 1999
4
Personality Types: Using the Enneagram for Self-Discovery
" So writes Don Riso in this expanded edition of his classic interpretation of the Enneagram, the ancient psychological system used to understand the human personality.
Don Richard Riso, Russ Hudson, 1996
5
High Price: A Neuroscientist's Journey of Self-Discovery ...
As a youth, Carl Hart didn't realize the value of school; he studied just enough to stay on the basketball team. At the same time, he was immersed in street life.
Carl Hart, 2013
6
List Your Self: Listmaking as the Way to Self-Discovery
AMP's Journals come in a crowd-pleasing array of styles, themes, and materials -- from motivational to lighthearted, from pets to peacocks, and from currently popular licenses to stylish in-house creations featuring a variety of materials ...
Ilene Segalove, Paul Bob Velick, Llene Segalove, 1996
7
Lear's Self-discovery
I am attempting a rather full, and I hope fresh, study of Lear's self-discovery, its intellectual meaning, and its dramatic expression.
Paul A. Jorgensen, 1967
8
Jewelry and Gems for Self-Discovery: Choosing Gemstones That ...
Gems and crystals have metaphysical and healing qualities that can support you physically, emotionally, and spiritually. This innovative guide will help you choose a piece of jewelry ideal for your unique life path.
Shakti Carola Navran, 2008
9
Aura-Soma: Self-Discovery Through Color
"An account of the development of Aura-Soma color therapy by its founder Vicky Wall"--Provided by publisher.
Vicky Wall, 2005
10
40 Days and 40 Nights: Taking Time Out for Self-Discovery
Doing something for 40 days can make or break a habit.
Llene Segalove, 2009

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «SELF-DISCOVERY»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term self-discovery is used in the context of the following news items.
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A Journey From Tennis to Self-Discovery
My world ended at 22. I lost everything I had worked so hard since the age of 9 to become. A simple "and what do you do?" would send me for a toss deep in to ... «Huffington Post, Jul 15»
2
Ultimately, the Pluto fly-by is a journey of self-discovery
And while our search for extraterrestrial life continues, our voyages have become de facto journeys of self-discovery, teaching us that our planet is a very special ... «The Pasadena Star-News, Jul 15»
3
A bumpy journey of self-discovery in 'Out of Sterno'
Amanda Collins (left) and Jennifer Ellis in “Out of Sterno.” GLOUCESTER — The title character of Tina Fey's “Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt'' might well recognize ... «Boston Globe, Jun 15»
4
'Rich Man' cast finds soap an exercise in self-discovery
With each taping day, it became clear to the 24-year-old actress that this show was more than a just a job; it was an exercise in self-discovery. In the soap opera, ... «Inquirer.net, Jun 15»
5
Diane Von Furstenberg on Self-Discovery, Acceptance and the …
Diane Von Furstenberg on Self-Discovery, Acceptance, and the American Dream. The designer cozied up with Seth Meyers in New York City this week to talk ... «Inc.com, Jun 15»
6
The past is a voyage of self-discovery in Cindy McMahon's Fresh …
DIGGING DEEP: “I had been trained my whole life not to tell these stories,” says local author Cindy McMahon. Her new memoir, Fresh Water from Old Wells, ... «Mountain Xpress, May 15»
7
A Journey Of Self-Discovery In 'When Marnie Was There'
The adolescent girl at the heart of Hiromasa Yonebayashi's haunting When Marnie Was There has the cropped dark hair, wide eyes and square-peg ... «NPR, May 15»
8
The Journey of Self-Discovery! My Decision to Find Myself!
I can say with confidence that the moment a person truly starts down the path of self-discovery, they will never turn back. Many may ask the question, "What is ... «Huffington Post, Apr 15»
9
Laura Marling: Short Movie review – an ongoing voyage of self
Short Movie's best songs are all about Marling's ongoing voyage of self-discovery; an indulgence we not only permit musicians, but pay them for, on the ... «The Guardian, Mar 15»
10
Your Journey 'Into the Woods' of Self-Discovery
The December 2014 movie version of the musical Into the Woods taps into deep psychological themes within each of us. Purportedly a fairy tale mashup, the ... «Huffington Post, Jan 15»

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« EDUCALINGO. Self-Discovery [online]. Available <https://educalingo.com/en/dic-en/self-discovery>. Apr 2024 ».
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