noun

concealment

kuhn-SEEL-muhnt

Concealment (noun) means the act of hiding something, or the state of being hidden. Example: “The concealment of the evidence led to further charges.”

noun

The act of hiding something, or the state of being hidden.

"The concealment of the evidence led to further charges."

"The soldiers used the trees for concealment from the enemy."

How to use concealment

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishThe act or state of keeping something out of sight or secret.

Common pairings

concealment of evidence a place of concealment

Word forms

concealments plural

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Etymology

Built from conceal plus the noun-forming suffix -ment, tracing back to Old French concelement.

Origin: Old French

Synonyms

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cover screen privacy hiding secrecy covert concealing privateness

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Rhymes for concealment

instalment

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Frequently asked questions

What does “concealment” mean?

The word “concealment” means the act of hiding something, or the state of being hidden. In plain terms, the act or state of keeping something out of sight or secret.

How do you pronounce “concealment”?

“Concealment” is pronounced kuhn-SEEL-muhnt (/kənˈsiːlmənt/ in IPA).

How do you use “concealment” in a sentence?

Here is “concealment” used in a sentence: “The concealment of the evidence led to further charges.”

What part of speech is “concealment”?

“Concealment” is a noun.

Where does the word “concealment” come from?

The word “concealment” comes from Old French. Built from conceal plus the noun-forming suffix -ment, tracing back to Old French concelement.

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