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unconcealed

|un/con/cealed|

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/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

Adjective 1

not hidden or kept secret; openly shown or expressed.

His unconcealed joy was evident to everyone.

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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:41