inconspicuous

[ in-kuhn-spik-yoo-uhs ]
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adjective
  1. not conspicuous, noticeable, or prominent.

Origin of inconspicuous

1
From the Latin word inconspicuus, dating back to 1615–25. See in-3, conspicuous

Other words for inconspicuous

Other words from inconspicuous

  • in·con·spic·u·ous·ly, adverb
  • in·con·spic·u·ous·ness, noun

Words Nearby inconspicuous

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British Dictionary definitions for inconspicuous

inconspicuous

/ (ˌɪnkənˈspɪkjʊəs) /


adjective
  1. not easily noticed or seen; not prominent or striking

Derived forms of inconspicuous

  • inconspicuously, adverb
  • inconspicuousness, noun

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