stealth

Meanings

• Noun

  The ability to move quietly or proceed unobserved, especially in order to attack or gain entry.

  - "The commando team approached the enemy camp in stealth."
  - "The burglar broke into the house in stealth."
  - "The submarine operated in stealth mode."

• Noun

  A military or intelligence operation that is planned and executed so as to avoid detection or publicity.

  - "The stealth mission was a complete success."
  - "The intelligence agency planned a stealth operation to gather crucial information."

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Pronunciation

1. /stɛlθ/
   
   
   
   Source: "https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=50284271"

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with stealth
death , breath , weath , wreath

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Homophones

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1. Stealth (English) : The ability to move quietly or proceed unobserved.
   

2. Stealth (English) : A type of military aircraft designed to be difficult to detect on radar.
   

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Variants

List of all variants of stealth that leads to same result
by stealth , stealth , stealths

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Etymology

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From Old English stelan, meaning 'to steal'. Stealthy comes from the Proto-Germanic *stelhan, meaning 'to hide'.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'stealth' was first used in military context in the 1950s to describe the ability of an aircraft to evade radar detection.

2. The most famous stealth aircraft is the B-2 Spirit, which was first introduced into service in 1997.

3. The word 'stealth' comes from the Old English word 'stelan', which means 'to steal'.

4. In nature, some animals, such as the panther and the leopard, are known for their stealthy hunting abilities.

5. Stealth is an important concept in various sports, such as baseball and basketball, where players must avoid detection by the opposing team to gain an advantage.

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Related Concepts

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1. Camouflage: Camouflage is the practice of disguising oneself or objects to blend in with the environment and avoid detection.

2. Covert operations: Covert operations are military or intelligence operations that are planned and executed in secrecy to avoid detection by the enemy or the public.

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Culture

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Stealth has been a significant concept in various forms of literature, art, and music. In literature, stealth is often used to describe spies, thieves, and other covert operatives. In art, stealth is depicted in paintings and sculptures of animals in the wild, such as panthers and leopards. In music, the term 'stealth bomber' has been used as a metaphor for a surprise attack or a sudden change in musical direction.

How to Memorize "stealth"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a person or object moving quietly and unobserved, such as a cat stalking its prey or a military operative approaching an enemy camp.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'stealth' with the idea of moving quietly and unobserved, or with the concept of a surprise attack.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the acronym S-T-E-A-L-T-H to remember the meaning: 'Silent, Timely, Elusive, Agile, Light, Tactical, Hidden'.

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