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conspicuous definition

con·spicu·ous (kən spik′yo̵̅o̅ əs)

adjective

  1. easy to see or perceive; obvious a conspicuous billboard
  2. attracting attention by being unexpected, unusual, outstanding, or egregious; striking conspicuous bravery, conspicuous folly

Etymology: L conspicuus, open to view < conspicere, to look at, observe < com-, intens. + specere, see: see spy

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Webster's New World College Dictionary Copyright © 2009 by Wiley Publishing, Inc., Cleveland, Ohio.
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