Meaning & use
conspicuity
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The quality of being easily seen or noticed.
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Reflective strips improve a cyclist's conspicuity at night.
The sign's bright orange color was chosen for maximum conspicuity.
A note on using this word
Common in safety and engineering contexts, such as road signage and workwear design, more than in everyday speech.
Words with a similar meaning
visibilitynoticeability
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Words with an opposite meaning
inconspicuousness
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