concealment
UK: kənˈsiːlmənt | US: kənˈsiːlmənt
n. the action of hiding something or preventing it from being known
n. the state of being hidden
The word "concealment" derives from the verb "conceal," which entered Middle English from Old French "conceler," meaning "to hide." The Old French term traces back to Latin "concelāre," combining "con-" (intensive prefix) + "celāre" (to hide). The suffix "-ment" was added in English to form a noun indicating the action or result of concealing. The morpheme "conceal" retains its core meaning of hiding, while "-ment" systematically turns verbs into nouns (e.g., "enjoyment," "achievement").
The spy relied on the concealment of documents to avoid detection.
The artist used clever concealment to embed symbols in the painting.
The thief’s concealment of the stolen goods was discovered by police.
Camouflage provides natural concealment for animals in the wild.
The contract included clauses about the concealment of proprietary information.