inconspicuousness
|in-con-spic-u-ous-ness|
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/ˌɪnkənˈspɪkjuəsnəs/
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/ˌɪnkənˈspɪkjʊəsnəs/
(inconspicuous)
not noticeable
Etymology
Etymology Information
'inconspicuousness' originates from Latin, specifically the word 'inconspicuus,' where 'in-' meant 'not' and 'conspicuus' meant 'visible.'
Historical Evolution
'inconspicuus' transformed into the English word 'inconspicuous,' and eventually became the modern English word 'inconspicuousness.'
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'not visible,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'not easily seen or noticed.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
the quality of not being easily seen or noticed.
The inconspicuousness of the animal helped it avoid predators.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:42