conspiracy — a secret plan by a group to do something unlawful or harmful
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: a secret plan by a group to do something unlawful or harmful
Pronunciation (IPA): /kənˈspɪrəsi/
Example Sentences
- My mom thinks there's a conspiracy among my friends to make me gain weight because they keep bringing me cookies.
- The detective uncovered a conspiracy involving three companies to fix prices.
- There's definitely a conspiracy in our office - every time I bring lunch, someone microwaves fish right before me.
conspiracy
NOUN[/kənˈspɪrəsi/]
a secret plan by a group to do something unlawful or harmful
They whispered about a conspiracy to overthrow the senator that very night.
A conspiracy threatens democracy through bureaucracy
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🌳Etymology
Origin
From Latin 'conspirare', composed of 'com-' (together) and 'spirare' (to breathe), literally meaning 'to breathe together'. The word entered English through Old French and was first used in the 14th century to describe a secret agreement or plot.
Breakdown
con- (together) + spirare (to breathe) + -cy (noun suffix denoting state/quality) = conspiracy
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📝Examples
“My mom thinks there's a conspiracy among my friends to make me gain weight because they keep bringing me cookies.”
“The detective uncovered a conspiracy involving three companies to fix prices.”
“There's definitely a conspiracy in our office - every time I bring lunch, someone microwaves fish right before me.”
“The journalist investigated the conspiracy theory about aliens controlling the government.”
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