Definition of Covertness

1. Noun. The state of being covert and hidden.

Exact synonyms: Hiddenness
Generic synonyms: Concealment, Privacy, Privateness, Secrecy
Derivative terms: Covert

Definition of Covertness

1. n. Secrecy; privacy.

Definition of Covertness

1. Noun. The characteristic of being covert. ¹

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

Definition of Covertness

1. [n -ES]

Lexicographical Neighbors of Covertness

coverslip
coverslipped
coverslips
coverstock
coverstocks
covert
covert-coat
covert baron
covert operation
covert sensitization
covertape
covertapes
covertex
covertices
covertly
covertness (current term)
covertnesses
coverts
coverture
covertures
coverup
coverups
covery
coves
covet
covetable
coveted
coveteousness
coveter
coveters

Literary usage of Covertness

Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:

1. Chinese Views of Future Warfare by Michael Pillsbury (1997)
"It is vital • to develop and apply stealth technology and upgrade the covertness of | navy platforms. Navies in each country have already shown concern ..."

2. A Dictionary of the English Language by Samuel Johnson, John Walker, Robert S. Jameson (1828)
"... three or four fathom broad, ranging quite round the half moons, or other works toward the country. covertness, (kuv'-ert-nes) n. ». Secrecy. ..."

3. Studies on Slavery, in Easy Lessons: Compiled Into Eight Studies, and by John Fletcher (1852)
"... art and covertness ; so much so, that it takes its character rather from its effect on the mind than from its language; and we therefore desire him who ..."

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