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conspicuous

[ kuhn-spik-yoo-uhs ]

adjective

  1. easily seen or noticed; readily visible or observable:

    a conspicuous error.

    Synonyms: , , , ,

  2. attracting special attention, as by outstanding qualities or eccentricities:

    He was conspicuous by his booming laughter.

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conspicuous

/ əˈɪʊə /

adjective

  1. clearly visible; obvious or showy
  2. attracting attention because of a striking quality or feature

    conspicuous stupidity

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Derived Forms

  • Dzˈ辱ܴdzܲԱ, noun
  • Dzˈ辱ܴdzܲ, adverb
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Other Word Forms

  • Dz·辱··dzܲ· adverb
  • Dz·辱··dzܲ·Ա Dz·辱···ٲ [kon-spi-, kyoo, -i-tee], noun
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Word History and Origins

Origin of conspicuous1

First recorded in 1535–45; from Latin conspicuus “clearly seen, visible,” equivalent to conspic(ere) “to see, catch sight of” + -uus adjective suffix; conspectus; contiguous, continuous, -ous
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Word History and Origins

Origin of conspicuous1

C16: from Latin conspicuus, from conspicere to perceive; see conspectus
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Example Sentences

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Males choose conspicuous basking locations — a rock, stucco wall or, well, a fence — to woo females and proclaim ownership of a territory.

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For 53 years, this massive performance complex has served — with bipartisan grace and, at its best, conspicuous American flair — to honor a single U.S. president.

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But it has plenty to pitch concerning the joys and burdens of conspicuous consumption.

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Now, as the Stok Racecourse readies itself for a potential - and unprecedented - third successive promotion, Mullin is conspicuous by his absence.

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Ofsted says it is giving "conspicuous care and monitoring" to reports of harm to children.

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conspicuity tapeconspicuous by its absence