The state of being hidden or concealed; a remaining in hiding or obscurity.
From Latin 'delitescere' (to lie hidden, to hide oneself), from 'delitescens' (present participle), derived from 'de-' + 'latescere' (to hide); primarily used in literature and philosophy.
This gorgeous word comes from Latin verbs describing how animals hide—it suggests not just being invisible, but choosing to withdraw into shadow, which is why poets love using it to describe emotional withdrawal.
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