conspicuous

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con·spic·u·ous / kənˈspikyoōəs/ • adj. standing out so as to be clearly visible: he was very thin, with a conspicuous Adam's apple. ∎  attracting notice or attention: he showed conspicuous bravery.DERIVATIVES: con·spi·cu·i·ty / ˌkänspiˈkyoōitē/ n.con·spic·u·ous·ly adv.con·spic·u·ous·ness n.

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conspicuous

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conspicuous XVI. f. L. conspicuus, f. conspicere; see prec. and -UOUS.

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