Lexic.us

Definition of Hidden

1. Adjective. Not accessible to view. "In stormy weather the stars are out of sight"

2. Adjective. Designed to elude detection. "The secret compartment in the desk"

3. Adjective. Difficult to find. "An obscure retreat"

Definition of Hidden

1. p. p. & a. from Hide. Concealed; put out of view; secret; not known; mysterious.

Definition of Hidden

1. concealed; obscure [adj] : HIDDENLY [adv]

Medical Definition of Hidden

1. From Hide. Concealed; put out of view; secret; not known; mysterious. Hidden fifths or octaves, consecutive fifths or octaves, not sounded, but suggested or implied in the parallel motion of two parts towards a fifth or an octave. Synonym: Hidden, Secret, Covert. Hidden may denote either known to on one; as, a hidden disease; or intentionally concealed; as, a hidden purpose of revenge. Secret denotes that the thing is known only to the party or parties concerned; as, a secret conspiracy. Covert literally denotes what is not open or avowed; as, a covert plan; but is often applied to what we mean shall be understood, without openly expressing it; as, a covert allusion. Secret is opposed to known, and hidden to revealed. "Bring to light the hidden things of darkness." (1 Cor. Iv. 5) "My heart, which by a secret harmony Still moves with thine, joined in connection sweet." (Milton) "By what best way, Whether of open war, or covert guile, We now debate." (Milton) Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Hidden

hicks hickwall hickwalls hickway hid HIDA hidable hidage hidages hidalga

hidalgas hidalgo hidalgos Hidatsa hidden (current term) hidden (current term) hiddenite hiddenite hiddenites hiddenly

hiddenness hiddennesses hidden nail skin hidden part hidden reserve hidden tax hidder hidders hide hide

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