"conspicuosity" meaning in English

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Noun

Etymology: From conspicuous + -osity. Etymology templates: {{suffix|en|conspicuous|osity}} conspicuous + -osity Head templates: {{en-noun|-}} conspicuosity (uncountable)
  1. The quality of being conspicuous. Tags: uncountable Synonyms: conspicuity, conspicuousness Related terms: inconspicuosity
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