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concealedly

|con-cealed-ly|

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/kənˈsiːlɪdli/

(concealed)

hidden manner

Base FormVerb
concealedconceal
Etymology
Etymology Information

'concealedly' originates from the verb 'conceal,' which comes from the Latin word 'concelare,' where 'con-' meant 'together' and 'celare' meant 'to hide.'

Historical Evolution

'concelare' transformed into the Old French word 'conceler,' and eventually became the modern English word 'conceal' through Middle English.

Meaning Changes

Initially, it meant 'to hide something together,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'to keep something secret or hidden.'

Meanings by Part of Speech

Adverb 1

in a manner that is hidden or kept secret.

He moved concealedly through the shadows.

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Last updated: 2025/03/24 16:28