Unveiling

/ʌnˈveɪlɪŋ/ noun

Definition

The act of revealing something hidden or secret for the first time, often in a formal or ceremonial way.

Etymology

From the prefix 'un-' (to reverse) plus 'veil' from Latin 'velum' meaning cloth or covering. The -ing suffix nominializes the verb, creating a noun for the act of removal.

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