concealment

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English

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Etymology

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

Pronunciation

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

Noun

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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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