hidden

adjective

hid·​den ˈhi-dᵊn How to pronounce hidden (audio)
1
: being out of sight or not readily apparent : concealed
2
hiddenness noun

Examples of hidden in a Sentence

There was a hidden flaw in the airplane's design. the hidden costs in buying a home
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The journalist in the film, Harry Shukman, captures that on a hidden camera. Scott Roxborough, The Hollywood Reporter, 20 Nov. 2024 The hidden side is flat to stay flush with the wall. Genevieve Cepeda, People.com, 19 Nov. 2024 What rancid, just barely hidden qualities in his buddies will this night bring to the surface? Sara Holdren, Vulture, 18 Nov. 2024 New perk: Easily find new routes and hidden gems, upcoming running events, and more near you. Frederick Dreier, Outside Online, 18 Nov. 2024 See all Example Sentences for hidden 

Word History

First Known Use

13th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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The first known use of hidden was in the 13th century

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“Hidden.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/hidden. Accessed 1 Dec. 2024.

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