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conspicuous

con·spic·u·ous
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Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • UK Pronunciation
    • UK IPA
    • [kuh n-spik-yoo-uh s]
    • /kənˈspɪk yu əs/
    • /kənˈspɪk.ju.əs/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [kuh n-spik-yoo-uh s]
    • /kənˈspɪk yu əs/

Definitions of conspicuous word

  • adjective conspicuous If someone or something is conspicuous, people can see or notice them very easily. 3
  • adjective conspicuous clearly visible; obvious or showy 3
  • adjective conspicuous attracting attention because of a striking quality or feature 3
  • adjective conspicuous easy to see or perceive; obvious 3
  • adjective conspicuous attracting attention by being unexpected, unusual, outstanding, or egregious; striking 3
  • adjective conspicuous easily seen or noticed; readily visible or observable: a conspicuous error. 1

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Origin of conspicuous

First appearance:

before 1535
One of the 29% oldest English words
1535-45; < Latin conspicuus visible, conspicuous, equivalent to conspic(ere) (see conspectus) + -uus deverbal adj. suffix; cf. contiguous, continuous, -ous

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Parts of speech for Conspicuous

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation

conspicuous popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 92% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.

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Synonyms for conspicuous

adj conspicuous

  • discernible — capable of being discerned; distinguishable.
  • noticeable — attracting notice or attention; capable of being noticed: a noticeable lack of interest.
  • distinct — distinguished as not being the same; not identical; separate (sometimes followed by from): His private and public lives are distinct.
  • apparent — An apparent situation, quality, or feeling seems to exist, although you cannot be certain that it does exist.
  • visible — that can be seen; perceptible to the eye: mountains visible in the distance.

adjective conspicuous

  • obvious — easily seen, recognized, or understood; open to view or knowledge; evident: an obvious advantage.
  • in the limelight — prominent, featured in the news
  • prominent — standing out so as to be seen easily; conspicuous; particularly noticeable: Her eyes are her most prominent feature.

Antonyms for conspicuous

adj conspicuous

  • indistinct — not distinct; not clearly marked or defined: indistinct markings.
  • invisible — not visible; not perceptible by the eye: invisible fluid.
  • obscured — (of meaning) not clear or plain; ambiguous, vague, or uncertain: an obscure sentence in the contract.
  • hidden — concealed; obscure; covert: hidden meaning; hidden hostility.
  • uncertain — not definitely ascertainable or fixed, as in time of occurrence, number, dimensions, or quality.

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