Concealable: meaning, definitions and examples

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concealable

 

[ kษ™nหˆsiหlษ™bl ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

ability to hide

Concealable refers to something that can be hidden or kept out of sight. This term is often used to describe objects or items that are small or designed in such a way that they can easily be concealed from view. For instance, a concealable weapon might be one that is small enough to be carried discreetly. The concept of concealability is significant in various contexts, including law enforcement, personal safety, and privacy.

Synonyms

disguisable, hidden, invisible, unnoticeable.

Examples of usage

  • He carried a concealable firearm for protection.
  • The design of the bag is concealable, making it ideal for travel.
  • She wore a concealable garment to maintain her modesty.
  • The gadget is so small that it's easily concealable in your pocket.

Translations

Translations of the word "concealable" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น ocultรกvel

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เค›เคฟเคชเคพเคจเฅ‡ เคฏเฅ‹เค—เฅเคฏ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช versteckbar

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ dapat disembunyikan

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฟั€ะธั…ะพะฒะฐะฝะธะน

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ ukrywalny

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ้š ใ›ใ‚‹

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท cachรฉ

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ ocultable

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท gizlenebilir

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์ˆจ๊ธธ ์ˆ˜ ์žˆ๋Š”

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ู‚ุงุจู„ ู„ู„ุงุฎูุงุก

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ skrytรฝ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ skrytรฝ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๅฏ้š่—็š„

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ skrit

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ huli

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะถะฐัั‹ั€ัƒา“ะฐ ะฑะพะปะฐั‚ั‹ะฝ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ›แƒแƒšแƒฃแƒšแƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ gizlษ™nilษ™ bilษ™n

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ ocultable

Etymology

The word 'concealable' derives from the base verb 'conceal', which comes from the Latin 'concelare' meaning 'to hide or keep hidden'. The prefix 'con-' means 'together' or 'with', and 'celare' means 'to hide'. Hence, the original sense of the word was to keep something out of sight or to keep it covered. Over time, 'concealable' emerged in the English language in the late 19th to early 20th centuries to describe items that can be hidden from view or easily secured to prevent detection. Its usage expanded in various fields, particularly in law and security, where concealability mattered due to safety or legal implications. The evolution of this term reflects societal concerns around privacy, safety, and the law, indicating the balance individuals seek between visibility and security.