conspicuous
/kənˈspɪk.ju.əs/
Meanings
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Adjective
Obviously noticeable or prominent.
- "The red car was the most conspicuous one in the parking lot."
- "The conspicuous absence of an apology from the CEO raised eyebrows."
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Adjective
Deserving or inviting attention.
- "The conspicuous wealth of the family was a topic of discussion in the neighborhood."
- "The conspicuous failure of the experiment was a setback for the research team."
Pronunciation
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/kənˈspɪk.ju.əs/
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Antonyms
inconspicuous
Synonyms
flashy , prominent , observable , perceivable
Rhymes
Words rhyming with conspicuouspensive , sensitive , delicious
Variants
List of all variants of conspicuous that leads to same resultconspicuous , conspicuously , conspicuousness , conspicuousnesses , conspicuous consumption , conspicuous consumptions , absence , absence of mind , absences , conspicuous by their absence , in the absence of
Forms
Different forms of the word (e.g., verb conjugations, plural forms, comparative/superlative forms for adjectives).The comparative form is 'more conspicuous', and the superlative form is 'most conspicuous'. The verb form is 'conspicuous' (to be noticeable or prominent).
Etymology
origin and the way in which meanings have changed throughout history.From Latin conspicuus, from com- 'with' + specere 'to look'
Trivia
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The term 'conspicuous consumption' was first used in 1899 in Thorstein Veblen's book 'The Theory of the Leisure Class'.
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The word 'conspicuous' comes from the Latin word 'conspicuus', which means 'able to be seen from afar'.
Related Concepts
informations on related concepts or terms closely associated with the word. Discuss semantic fields or domains that the word belongs to-
Noticeable: Related to things that can be easily perceived or observed.
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Prominent: Related to things that stand out or are distinguished.
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Conspicuous consumption: The practice of spending money on luxury goods and services to display wealth and social status.
Quotes
Quotes by authors and personalities-
Its most "conspicuous" feature was knee breeches, which showed off his well-turned legs and feet.
- Richard Ellmann,{it}Oscar Wilde{/it},1984 -
"Conspicuous" species of large organisms with small populations are vulnerable—and several fishes and marine mammals, including Steller's sea cow, have succumbed.
- Stephen Jay Gould,{it}Natural History{/it},June 1991
Culture
Any cultural, historical, or symbolic significance of the word. Explore how the word has been used in literature, art, music, or other forms of expression.The term 'conspicuous consumption' was popularized by Thorstein Veblen, an American economist, in his book 'The Theory of the Leisure Class'. It refers to the display of wealth and the acquisition of luxurious goods as a means of demonstrating social status.
How to Memorize "conspicuous"
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visualize
- Visualize a red apple standing out in a basket of green apples.
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associate
- Associate the word 'conspicuous' with the word 'obvious'.
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mnemonics
- Use the mnemonic 'Can Spots I See Us' to remember the definition of conspicuous (Can be Spotted, Obvious, Stands Out, Prominent, Inviting Attention, Catching the Eye, Uses a lot of resources).
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