INCONSPICUOUSLY

inconspicuously

(adverb) in a manner intended to avoid attracting attention; “he had entered the room inconspicuously”

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Etymology

Adverb

inconspicuously (comparative more inconspicuously, superlative most inconspicuously)

In an inconspicuous manner; so as not to attract attention or appear unusual or out of the ordinary.

Antonyms

• conspicuously

Source: Wiktionary


INCONSPICUOUS

In`con*spic"u*ous, a. Etym: [L. inconspicuus. See In- not, and Conspicuous.]

Definition: Not conspicuous or noticeable; hardly discernible.

– In`con*spic"u*ous*ly, adv.

– In`con*spic"u*ous*ness, n. Boyle.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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PREMATURELY

(adverb) (of childbirth) before the end of the normal period of gestation; “the child was born prematurely”


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