concealment

English

Etymology

From Old French concelement (concealment, secrecy). By surface analysis, conceal + -ment.

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /kənˈsiːlmənt/
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  • Hyphenation: con‧ceal‧ment

Noun

concealment (countable and uncountable, plural concealments)

  1. The practice of keeping secrets.
  2. The condition of being hidden or concealed.
  3. (military) protection from observation or surveillance.

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