inconspicuous

Meanings

• adjective

  Hard to notice or noticeable only when looked for; unobtrusive.

  - "The thief was inconspicuous in the crowd."
  - "The inconspicuous mouse blended in with the leaves."

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Antonyms

conspicuous

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Synonyms

invisible

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with inconspicuous
paucious , auspicious , precious

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Variants

List of all variants of inconspicuous that leads to same result
inconspicuous , inconspicuously , inconspicuousness , inconspicuousnesses

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Forms

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The comparative form is 'more inconspicuous', and the superlative form is 'most inconspicuous'.

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Etymology

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From the Latin word 'in-' meaning 'not' + 'conspicuus' meaning 'visible' or 'notable'.

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Trivia

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1. The word 'inconspicuous' is often used to describe things that are not immediately noticeable but become important later.

2. Inconspicuous objects or situations can sometimes be the most interesting and intriguing.

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Related Concepts

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1. Stealth: Stealth refers to the ability to move or act without being noticed, which is closely related to the concept of inconspicuousness.

2. Camouflage: Camouflage is the practice of disguising oneself or an object to blend in with the surroundings, which is also related to the concept of inconspicuousness.

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Culture

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The concept of inconspicuousness has been explored in various forms of art and literature. For instance, in the novel 'The Invisible Man' by H.G. Wells, the protagonist becomes invisible and uses his inconspicuousness to observe society and manipulate events.

How to Memorize "inconspicuous"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a person or object that is hard to notice, such as a person wearing a camouflaged outfit in a forest or a small mouse hiding among leaves.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'inconspicuous' with words like 'hidden', 'unnoticed', or 'stealthy'.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic using the first letter of each word in 'I Care About Hiding' to remember the definition of inconspicuous: 'I' is for 'In', 'C' is for 'Con', 'A' is for 'spic', 'B' is for 'uous'.

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