hidden

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adjective

hid·​den ˈhi-dᵊn How to pronounce hidden (audio)
Synonyms of hidden
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: being out of sight or not readily apparent : concealed
2
: obscure, unexplained, undisclosed
hidden motives
hiddenness
ˈhi-dᵊn-nəs How to pronounce hidden (audio)
noun

hidden

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past participle of hide entry 1

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Adjective There was a hidden flaw in the airplane's design. the hidden costs in buying a home
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Quantum particles carrying information that could determine their behavior is termed hidden variables, since this information might not be accessible for scientists to observe it. — Ameya Paleja, Interesting Engineering, 23 Oct. 2026 Corti Brother’s is no hidden gem–it’s frequently written up in national food and travel pubs as one of the state’s best grocery stores. — Anne Ewbank, Sacbee.com, 23 Oct. 2026 The hidden iPod was spotted by users on social media on Friday. — Stevie Bonifield, The Verge, 23 Oct. 2026 Then there is the barcode underneath the address, which contains a number of hidden identifiers, including something called a mailer ID. — Kelsy Mittauer, CBS News, 22 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for hidden

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First Known Use

Adjective

13th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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The first known use of hidden was in the 13th century

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“Hidden.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/hidden. Accessed 27 Oct. 2026.

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