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Stealth: meaning, definitions and examples

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stealth

 

[ stษ›lฮธ ]

Noun / Adjective
Context #1 | Noun

technology

The act of moving, proceeding, or acting in a covert way.

Synonyms

clandestineness, furtiveness, secrecy

Examples of usage

  • The spy used stealth to infiltrate the enemy base unnoticed.
  • The stealth technology of the aircraft made it difficult to detect on radar.
Context #2 | Noun

video games

The ability to avoid detection or engage enemies without being noticed.

Synonyms

camouflage, invisibility, sneakiness

Examples of usage

  • The character in the game has high stealth, allowing them to sneak past enemies.
  • Using stealth in the game is essential for completing missions undetected.
Context #3 | Adjective

general

Acting in a secretive or sneaky manner.

Synonyms

covert, secretive, sneaky

Examples of usage

  • The ninja moved with stealth to surprise his opponent.
  • The thief operated with stealth to avoid detection.

Translations

Translations of the word "stealth" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น furtividade

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคšเฅเคชเค•เฅ‡

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Heimlichkeit

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ sembunyi

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฝะตะฟะพะผั–ั‚ะฝั–ัั‚ัŒ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ ukrycie

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ้š ๅฏ† (ใŠใ‚“ใฟใค)

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท furtivitรฉ

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ sigilo

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท gizlilik

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์€๋ฐ€ํ•จ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุชุฎููŠ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ utajenรญ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ utajenie

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ้š่บซ (yวnshฤ“n)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ prikritost

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ leynimennska

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะถะฐัั‹ั€ั‹ะฝะดั‹า›

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒฃแƒฉแƒ˜แƒœแƒแƒ แƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ gizlilik

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ sigilo

Etymology

The word 'stealth' originated in the mid-13th century from the Old English word 'stelian' meaning 'to steal'. Over time, it evolved to also represent the concept of moving in a secretive or covert manner. The use of 'stealth' has become popular in military and technology contexts to describe the ability to remain undetected or operate secretly.

See also: steal, stealer, stealing, stole.

Word Frequency Rank

Positioned at #20,640, this word is part of extensive vocabulary. It's relatively rare in general usage but may be important in specific fields or formal writing.