Definition

The quality of being easily seen or noticed; the state of standing out in a way that attracts attention.

Example

The conspicuousness of the bright colors made the painting stand out in the gallery.

Conversation

Have you noticed the conspicuousness of the new building downtown?

Yeah, it really stands out compared to everything else around it.

I think they wanted to create that sense of conspicuousness to attract more visitors.

Definitely! It’s hard to miss when you walk by.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Conspicuousness → It is formed from "con-" (meaning together) and "spicere" (meaning to look or see), combined with the suffix "-ness" (indicating a state or quality). The word "conspicuousness" refers to the quality of being easily seen or noticed, as if it is meant to be looked at together with others.

Memory Tip

Think of something that is meant to be 'looked at' ('spicere') and is 'together' ('con-') with others, making it stand out. This helps you remember that conspicuousness means the quality of being easily noticeable.

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