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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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Latin inconspicuus, from in- + conspicuus conspicuous

First Known Use: 1648

INCONSPICUOUSLY Defined for Kids

adjective in·con·spic·u·ous \ˌin-kən-ˈspi-kyə-wəs\

: not easily seen or noticed <I hope the error is inconspicuous.>

— in·con·spic·u·ous·ly adverb

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