Meaning of conspicuosity | Babel Free

Definitions

The quality of being conspicuous.

uncountable

Examples

“This Lake is foure ſcore miles in length, and according to its interualling Circuite, ſometimes two, three, foure, or fiue miles in breadth: yet the body thereof, bending directly South-weſt; keepeth a glaſſie courſe, till it ſalute the auſtiere conſpicuoſity of the ſabulous and ſtony Deſarts: […]”

“To contradict the mistake⟳ would be to rivet curiosity upon the pilgrim, and bid “the blushing primrose top the poppy’s idle part”—to succumb, elevates me to a position of conspicuosity which cannot be hid.”

“It is said by her counsel that to have⟳ gone into Henley at that time with a damaged car would have⟳ made them too conspicuous. But you will remember⟳ that she has said she was not aware that she was being watched. If that was so, you will consider⟳ whether the question⟳ of conspicuosity would have⟳ been present⟳ to her mind⟳.”

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