How Do You Spell CONCEALING?

Pronunciation: [kənsˈiːlɪŋ] (IPA)

The word "concealing" (kənˈsilɪŋ) is spelled with a prefix "con-" meaning "together" or "with", and a root word "ceal" which comes from the Middle English "celen" meaning "to hide". The suffix "-ing" is added to make it a present participle form. The IPA phonetic transcription for this word is kən-sil-ing, where the stress is on the second syllable. Spelling of this word follows the English language rules of phonetics and etymology, which trace the origin and development of words over time.

CONCEALING Meaning and Definition

1. Concealing is a verb derived from the root word "conceal," which refers to the act of hiding, camouflaging, or keeping something secret, concealed, or out of sight. It involves deliberately and intentionally preventing or avoiding the disclosure or exposure of something, whether it be an object, a piece of information, a feeling, or an action. The purpose of concealing is generally to maintain privacy, protect oneself or others, or to deceive or mislead others for various reasons.

   Concealing can take different forms depending on the context. It can involve physically hiding an object or person from view, such as a concealed weapon or a person in a hidden compartment. It may also involve obscuring or artfully disguising something visually, making it difficult for others to detect or recognize. Furthermore, concealing can pertain to concealing the truth or providing false information, disguising one's true intentions or feelings, or deliberately withholding important facts.

   The act of concealing is often associated with secrecy, mystery, and subterfuge. However, it is important to note that concealing is not inherently negative or deceitful; it can also be motivated by legitimate concerns for safety, confidentiality, or personal boundaries. Concealing can be a strategic choice, particularly in situations where revealing the truth may have negative consequences.

Top Common Misspellings for CONCEALING *

• conceiling 30.7692307%
• counceling 19.2307692%
• conceling 15.3846153%
• councelling 11.5384615%
• conciling 3.8461538%

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Other Common Misspellings for CONCEALING

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Etymology of CONCEALING

The word "concealing" is derived from the verb "conceal", which can be traced back to the Middle English word "conceilen". It further stems from the Old French verb "conceiller" or "conceler", meaning "to hide, conceal". The Old French term has its roots in the Latin word "concēlāre", which translates to "to hide, keep secret". Ultimately, the Latin term is a combination of the prefix "con-" (meaning "with" or "together") and the verb "cēlāre" (meaning "to hide").

Similar spelling words for CONCEALING

• counsellor,
• counselor,
• congeal,
• conciliation,
• concerning,
• conciliate,
• concealed,
• Conceiving,
• consolingly,
• counselling,
• conceal,
• conkling,
• conceding,
• Conklin,
• counseling,
• consoling,
• Canceling,
• Congealing,
• counsel,
• concealment,
• conciliating,
• concluding.

Conjugate verb Concealing

CONDITIONAL

I would conceal

we would conceal

you would conceal

he/she/it would conceal

they would conceal

FUTURE

I will conceal

we will conceal

you will conceal

he/she/it will conceal

they will conceal

FUTURE PERFECT

I will have concealed

we will have concealed

you will have concealed

he/she/it will have concealed

they will have concealed

PAST

I concealed

we concealed

you concealed

he/she/it concealed

they concealed

PAST PERFECT

I had concealed

we had concealed

you had concealed

he/she/it had concealed

they had concealed

PRESENT

I conceal

we conceal

you conceal

he/she/it conceals

they conceal

PRESENT PERFECT

I have concealed

we have concealed

you have concealed

he/she/it has concealed

they have concealed

I am concealing

we are concealing

you are concealing

he/she/it is concealing

they are concealing

I was concealing

we were concealing

you were concealing

he/she/it was concealing

they were concealing

I will be concealing

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I have been concealing

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I will have been concealing

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I would have concealed

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