conspicuousness
/kən'spikjuəsnis/ Cách viết khác : (conspicuity) /,kɔnspi'kju:iti/
Definition
Noun: 1. The quality of being clearly visible or noticeable; high visibility: The state of being easily seen or attracting attention due to being prominent or standing out. 2. The state of being conspicuous: The condition of being obvious to the eye or mind, often implying that something is striking or remarkable in a way that draws notice.
Usage and Examples
- The conspicuousness of the bright red sign made it an effective warning.
- The politician avoided any conspicuousness during the scandal, hoping to stay out of the media spotlight.
- In nature, an animal's conspicuousness can sometimes be a disadvantage, making it easier for predators to spot.
Advanced Usage
- Social conspicuousness: Refers to a state of being noticeably different or prominent within a social group or context.
- His wealth led to a certain social conspicuousness that he found uncomfortable.
- Intentional conspicuousness: The deliberate act of making oneself or something highly visible.
- The protestors used bright colors and loud chants for intentional conspicuousness.
Variants and Related Words
- Conspicuous (adjective): Easily seen or noticed; attracting attention.
- She felt conspicuous in her formal dress at the casual party.
- Conspicuously (adverb): In a way that is clearly visible or noticeable.
- His name was conspicuously absent from the guest list.
- Inconspicuousness (noun): The quality of not being easily seen or noticed; the opposite of conspicuousness.
- The spy relied on his inconspicuousness to blend into the crowd.
Synonyms
- Prominence: The state of being important, famous, or noticeable.
- Noticeability: The quality of being likely to be observed or noticed.
- Salience: The quality of being particularly noticeable or important; standing out.
- Visibility: The state of being able to be seen.
Antonyms
- Inconspicuousness: The quality of not being clearly visible or attracting attention.
- Obscurity: The state of being unknown, inconspicuous, or difficult to see/understand.
Noun
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high visibility
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the state of being conspicuous
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