covertness

Meanings

• Noun

  The quality or state of being concealed or hidden, especially intentionally.

  - "His covertness made it difficult to determine his true intentions."
  - "The spy's covertness was essential for his mission."
  - "She was known for her covertness, never revealing her true feelings."

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with covertness
cover , over , lover , rover

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Variants

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covert , covertly , covertness , covertnesses

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Etymology

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From the Old French word 'covre', meaning 'to cover'.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'covert operation' is often used in the military and intelligence communities to describe operations that are intended to remain hidden from the public.

2. The term 'covertness' is sometimes used interchangeably with the term 'clandestine', but they are not exactly the same. 'Clandestine' refers specifically to activities that are carried out in secret, while 'covertness' refers to the quality or state of being concealed or hidden.

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Related Concepts

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1. Stealth: The ability to move or act without being noticed, often related to covertness.

2. Deception: The act of deliberately misleading or hiding the truth, often associated with covertness.

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Culture

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In literature, covertness is often used as a theme in mystery and suspense novels. It is also used metaphorically to describe people who hide their true intentions or emotions.

How to Memorize "covertness"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a person hiding something or an object being covered up.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'covertness' with the idea of hiding or concealing.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Covertness is Covering' to remember the definition.

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