concealed — Hidden from view or kept secret; not revealed or displayed openly.
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: Hidden from view or kept secret; not revealed or displayed openly.
Pronunciation (IPA): /kənˈsiːld/
Example Sentences
- The magician had a concealed rabbit in his top hat all along.
- My grandmother concealed her secret cookie recipe for 50 years.
- The detective found concealed evidence behind the bookshelf.
concealed
ADJECTIVE[/kənˈsiːld/]
Hidden from view or kept secret; not revealed or displayed openly.
Hidden from view or kept secret; not revealed or displayed openly.
What was concealed is now revealed, and old wounds are finally healed!
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From Latin 'concelare', meaning 'to hide completely'. The word entered English through Old French in the 14th century.
Breakdown
con- (completely/together) + celare (to hide) = to hide completely
🎵Rhyme
📝Examples
“The magician had a concealed rabbit in his top hat all along.”
“My grandmother concealed her secret cookie recipe for 50 years.”
“The detective found concealed evidence behind the bookshelf.”
“He poorly concealed his excitement about the surprise party.”
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