concealment — the action of hiding something or preventing it from being known
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: the action of hiding something or preventing it from being known
Pronunciation (IPA): /kənˈsiːlmənt/
Example Sentences
- His concealment of the chocolate stash was discovered when ants started marching toward his desk drawer.
- The witness was charged with concealment of crucial information.
- The spy's concealment skills were so good that he once hid behind a lamppost for three hours unnoticed.
concealment
NOUN[/kənˈsiːlmənt/]
the action of hiding something or preventing it from being known
The spy's concealment behind the velvet curtain saved him from the guards.
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
Derived from Latin celare meaning 'to hide' or 'to conceal', the word entered English through Old French. The term evolved to describe the act of hiding or keeping something secret, reflecting the historical practice of concealing sensitive information.
Breakdown
conceal (from Latin celare, 'to hide') + -ment (suffix forming nouns denoting action, state, or result)
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📝Examples
“His concealment of the chocolate stash was discovered when ants started marching toward his desk drawer.”
“The witness was charged with concealment of crucial information.”
“The spy's concealment skills were so good that he once hid behind a lamppost for three hours unnoticed.”
“The concealment of assets during divorce proceedings is illegal.”
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