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
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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 notesIn plain EnglishThe act or state of keeping something out of sight or secret.
Common pairings
concealment of evidence
a place of concealment
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Word forms
- Plural
- concealments
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The _____ of the evidence led to further charges.
Etymology
Built from conceal plus the noun-forming suffix -ment, tracing back to Old French concelement.
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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.
