The quality of being clearly visible or prominent; the state of standing out noticeably.
From Latin conspicuus (visible, obvious) + -ity (quality suffix). Conspicuus comes from conspicere (to see together, to notice). The meaning has remained consistent since Latin.
High-visibility safety vests are chosen for their 'conspicuity'—it's a technical term used in safety and security because it describes not just being visible, but being *obviously* visible in a way that demands attention.
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