hidden

adjective

hid·​den ˈhi-dᵊn How to pronounce hidden (audio)
1
: being out of sight or not readily apparent : concealed
2
hiddenness noun

Examples of hidden in a Sentence

There was a hidden flaw in the airplane's design. the hidden costs in buying a home
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Mace claimed to have found a hidden camera on a property owned by her ex-fiance and Musgrave that had intimate photos of women that were taken without their knowledge or consent. Emily Brooks, The Hill, 14 Mar. 2025 Using this technique, researchers could rapidly trace odd outputs back to specific neural patterns associated with hidden objectives. Ars Technica, 14 Mar. 2025 According to Carter, another hidden gem is The Grove XXIII, Michael Jordan’s ultra-private, ultra-exclusive personal golf course. Andy Frye, Forbes, 13 Mar. 2025 Have a suggestion for a great hidden dining gem in your neighborhood? Kaitlyn Rosati, New York Daily News, 12 Mar. 2025 See All Example Sentences for hidden

Word History

First Known Use

13th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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The first known use of hidden was in the 13th century

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“Hidden.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/hidden. Accessed 24 Mar. 2025.

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