Concealment

B2 16+

Pronunciation: /kənˈsil.mənt/

Definitions of concealment

noun the action of hiding something or preventing it from being known

Example Sentences

A1 She used a blanket for concealment during hide and seek.

A2 The spy's concealment of his true identity was impressive.

B1 The concealment of the treasure map led to a wild adventure.

B2 The elaborate concealment of the stolen jewels fooled even the experts.

C1 The artist's use of concealment in his paintings added an air of mystery.

C2 The politician's concealment of his financial dealings eventually led to his downfall.

adjective relating to the act of concealing or hiding something

Example Sentences

A1 She used concealment techniques to hide the surprise party from her friend.

A2 The spy relied on concealment to stay hidden from enemy agents.

B1 The thief's concealment of stolen goods was discovered by the police.

B2 The artist's use of concealment in his paintings added an element of mystery.

C1 The government's concealment of classified information raised concerns among the public.

C2 The elaborate concealment of the treasure map led to an exciting adventure for the explorers.

Examples of concealment in a Sentence

formal The act of concealment is considered a serious offense in many legal systems.

informal She tried to keep her smile a secret, but her eyes gave away her joy.

slang I'm gonna stash this cash in my sock for concealment.

figurative His charm was like a cloak of concealment, hiding his true intentions.

Grammatical Forms of concealment

past tense

concealed

plural

concealments

comparative

more concealed

superlative

most concealed

present tense

conceals

future tense

will conceal

perfect tense

has concealed

continuous tense

is concealing

singular

concealment

positive degree

concealment

infinitive

to conceal

gerund

concealing

participle

concealing

Origin and Evolution of concealment

First Known Use: 1250 year
Language of Origin: Old French and Latin
Story behind the word: The word 'concealment' originated from the Old French word 'concelement' which comes from the Latin word 'concelare'.
Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'concealment' has retained its meaning of hiding or keeping something secret, but has also evolved to encompass the act of disguising or camouflaging something.