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inconspicuous
adjective in·con·spic·u·ous \ˌin-kən-ˈspi-kyə-wəs, -kyü-əs\
: not very easy to see or notice : not conspicuous
Full Definition of INCONSPICUOUS
: not readily noticeable
— in·con·spic·u·ous·ly adverb
— in·con·spic·u·ous·ness noun
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Origin of INCONSPICUOUS
Latin inconspicuus, from in- + conspicuus conspicuous
Related to INCONSPICUOUS
- Synonyms
- discreet, unobtrusive, invisible, unnoticeable
- Antonyms
- conspicuous, noticeable, visible
INCONSPICUOUS Defined for Kids
inconspicuous
adjective in·con·spic·u·ous \ˌin-kən-ˈspi-kyə-wəs\
Definition of INCONSPICUOUS for Kids
: not easily seen or noticed <I hope the error is inconspicuous.>
— in·con·spic·u·ous·ly adverb
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