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Definition of "conspicuousness" [conspicuousness]

  • Openness or exposure to the view; a state of being clearly visible. (noun)
  • The property of being clearly discernible by the mind; obviousness. (noun)
  • Eminence; celebrity; renown. (noun)

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Use "conspicuousness" in a sentence
  • "The idea to post cameras in crime plagued neighborhoods is a good one, but their conspicuousness is a problem, so Police Superintendent Jody Weis is proposing to add new covert cameras so small they fit inside a matchbox, the Sun-Times reports."
  • ""That's the kind of conspicuousness we all object to," commented Peyton;"
  • "Recent research has identified conspicuousness as a key strategic defense against predators."