concealed

Concealed is an adjective meaning kept out of sight or hidden, and it is the past participle form of the verb conceal. It describes objects, information, or conditions that are not readily visible or disclosed. In everyday language one may speak of a concealed weapon, concealed information, or concealed motives. The related noun concealment denotes the act or state of hiding something.

Etymology: The word derives from the verb conceal, which comes from Old French conceeler or conceailler and ultimately from Latin concēlāre, meaning to hide.

Usage: Concealed describes things deliberately hidden or not immediately apparent. In legal and security contexts, a concealed weapon refers to a firearm or other device carried in a manner not visible to others; many jurisdictions regulate such carry through licensing, training, and background checks. The concept of concealment also appears in privacy, journalism, and ethics, where concealing information implies non-disclosure or suppression and can carry legal or professional consequences depending on the context.

Related terms include concealment (the act of hiding) and concealed carry, which is the practice or regulation of carrying a hidden weapon. Concealment can also describe hidden aspects of behavior or conditions, such as concealed health issues or concealed risks, where the hidden nature affects interpretation, safety, or compliance.