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camouflaged

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/ˈkæməˌflɑːʒd/

(camouflage)

disguise or concealment

Base FormPastPast ParticiplePresent ParticipleNounVerb
camouflagecamouflagedcamouflagedcamouflagingcamouflagerscamouflages
Etymology
Etymology Information

'camouflage' originates from French, specifically the word 'camoufler,' where 'camoufler' meant 'to disguise.'

Historical Evolution

'camoufler' transformed into the English word 'camouflage' and eventually became the modern English word 'camouflaged' as a past tense and participle form.

Meaning Changes

Initially, it meant 'to disguise or conceal,' and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.

Meanings by Part of Speech

Verb 1

past tense or past participle form of 'camouflage'.

The chameleon camouflaged itself against the leaves.

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Adjective 1

disguised or concealed by means of camouflage.

The soldiers were camouflaged in the dense forest.

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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:45