con|spic|u|ous «kuhn SPIHK yu uhs», adjective.
1. easily seen; clearly visible: »
A traffic sign should be placed where it is conspicuous.
SYNONYM(S): noticeable. See syn. under prominent. (Cf. ↑prominent)2. attracting notice; worthy of notice; remarkable: »
an actress of conspicuous charm. Abraham Lincoln is a conspicuous example of a poor boy who succeeded.
SYNONYM(S): striking, manifest, notable, noteworthy, eminent.╂[< Latin conspicuus (with English -ous) visible < conspicere; see etym. under conspectus (Cf. ↑conspectus)B>
–con|spic´u|ous|ly, adverb.
–con|spic´u|ous|ness, noun.
Useful english dictionary. 2012.