concealed

UK: kənˈsiːld | US: kənˈsiːld

Definition

  1. adj. hidden or kept out of sight

  2. vt. past tense of "conceal": to hide something deliberately

Structure
conceal <hide>ed <past participle suffix>
Etymology

The word "conceal" originates from the Old French "conceler," derived from Latin "concelare" (com- "thoroughly" + celare "to hide"). The suffix "-ed" marks the past tense or participle form in English. Over time, "concealed" evolved to describe something intentionally hidden or obscured, retaining the core idea of secrecy from its Latin roots.

Examples

  1. The documents were concealed in a secret compartment.

  2. She concealed her disappointment with a smile.

  3. The spy concealed his identity for years.

  4. The treasure remained concealed for centuries.

  5. His true motives were carefully concealed.