unconcealed
|un/con/cealed|
B2
/ˌʌnkənˈsiːld/
openly shown
Etymology
Etymology Information
'unconcealed' originates from the prefix 'un-' meaning 'not' and the word 'concealed' from Latin 'concelare', where 'con-' meant 'together' and 'celare' meant 'to hide'.
Historical Evolution
'concealed' changed from the Latin word 'concelare' and eventually became the modern English word 'conceal', with 'unconcealed' forming as its antonym.
Meaning Changes
Initially, 'concealed' meant 'to hide', and 'unconcealed' evolved to mean 'not hidden'.
Meanings by Part of Speech
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