Definitions
- Referring to the state of being hidden or not easily seen or discovered. - Describing something that is not immediately apparent or visible. - Talking about the quality of being obscure or unknown.
- Referring to the act of hiding or covering something to keep it from being seen or discovered. - Describing the practice of keeping something secret or confidential. - Talking about the quality of being disguised or obscured.
List of Similarities
- 1Both words refer to the act of hiding or making something not easily seen or discovered.
- 2Both words can be used to describe a state of being obscured or unknown.
- 3Both words can be used in a figurative sense to describe abstract concepts or ideas.
What is the difference?
- 1Focus: Hiddenness emphasizes the state of being hidden or not easily seen, while concealment emphasizes the act of hiding or covering something.
- 2Intent: Concealment implies an intention to hide or keep something secret, while hiddenness does not necessarily imply intent.
- 3Usage: Hiddenness is less commonly used than concealment and may be considered more formal or literary.
- 4Connotation: Concealment can have negative connotations, implying deception or dishonesty, while hiddenness is more neutral in tone.
- 5Scope: Concealment can refer to both physical objects and abstract concepts, while hiddenness is more commonly used to describe physical objects or locations.
Remember this!
Hiddenness and concealment are synonyms that both refer to the act of hiding or making something not easily seen or discovered. However, hiddenness emphasizes the state of being hidden or obscured, while concealment emphasizes the act of hiding or covering something with the intention of keeping it secret or confidential. Concealment can have negative connotations, while hiddenness is more neutral in tone and less commonly used.
