hidden
Americanadjective
verb
verb
adjective
Other Word Forms
- half-hidden adjective
- hiddenly adverb
- hiddenness noun
- unhidden adjective
- well-hidden adjective
Etymology
Origin of hidden
First recorded in 1540–50, for the adjective
Example Sentences
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Margaret Garemore, a real-estate agent in Southern California — who, therefore, obviously has a vested interest in this issue — says that sometimes these homes can be a “hidden gem” for potential buyers.
From MarketWatch
The continuation of U.S. intelligence support may not be flaunted but it’s hardly hidden.
This new tool makes it possible to detect those subtle chemical messages as they arrive, giving researchers access to a part of brain communication that has long been hidden.
From Science Daily
By listening closely, scientists are uncovering hidden processes that would otherwise remain invisible.
From Science Daily
With targeted investment, research, and policy incentives, these hidden byproducts could become a powerful domestic resource rather than a discarded one.
From Science Daily
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