Clearly visible and attracting attention; obvious and easily noticed, often in a way that stands out from surroundings.
From Latin 'conspicuus,' meaning 'visible' or 'striking to the eye,' derived from 'conspicere' (to look at), combining 'con-' (thoroughly) and 'specere' (to look). The word entered English in the 16th century with its current meaning intact.
Think 'con-spic-uous' as 'constantly spectacular'—something so noticeable it's like a constant spectacle! The root 'spec' (to look) also appears in 'spectacle' and 'inspect'—all about seeing and being seen.
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