/oˈkulto/
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Translation
hidden
Word origin
From Latin occultus ('hidden, secret'), the past participle of occulere ('to cover over'). The same root gives English 'occult'.
- Origin
- Latin
- Root
- occultus
- English cognates
- occult
Grammar
Feminineoculta
Masc pluralocultos
Fem pluralocultas
Examples
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There is a hidden treasure on the island.
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Her true intentions were hidden.
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The hidden path leads to the river.
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He kept the money in a hidden place.
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She has a hidden talent for music.
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