Conspicuousness

/kənˈspɪkjuəsnəs/ noun

Definition

The quality or state of being conspicuous; the fact of being easily seen or noticed.

Etymology

From conspicuous + -ness (quality suffix). A direct combination of the adjective conspicuous with the most common English quality-noun suffix.

Kelly Says

English gives us three related forms from one Latin root: the adjective 'conspicuous,' the adverb 'conspicuously,' and the noun 'conspicuousness'—a complete family of words all expressing visibility and noticeability.

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