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conspicuousness

/kənˈspɪk.ju.əs.nəs/
con · spic · u · ous · ness
Adverb:conspicuously
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Adjective:conspicuous
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conspicuousness Lexical Profile

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• noun

1

The state or quality of being clearly visible, obvious, or easily noticed.

Example

"The bright orange vest increased the cyclist's conspicuousness on the foggy road."

2

The quality of attracting special attention, often by being striking, unusual, or ostentatious.

Example

"The sheer conspicuousness of the billionaire's yacht drew crowds to the harbor all afternoon."

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Word Origin & Etymology

Formed in English from the adjective 'conspicuous' plus the native suffix '-ness'. 'Conspicuous' derives from the Latin 'conspicuus' (visible, attracting attention), from 'conspicere' (to look at attentively).

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Conspicuousness. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/conspicuousness
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