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Hidden

/ˈhɪd.ən/
adjectiveCEFR B2 (Upper)Top #1500 frequency
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2 senses
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  1. 1

    Not visible or not able to be seen; concealed.

    "The hidden treasure was buried deep beneath the old oak tree."
  2. 2

    Not apparent or obvious; secret.

    "She had a hidden talent for painting that surprised everyone."

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The word 'hidden' is derived from the Old English 'hydan', meaning 'to conceal'. It has roots in Proto-Germanic *huthanan, which also relates to the concept of covering or keeping out of sight, evolving through Middle English before settling into its modern form.

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