nonhidden

Nonhidden is an adjective meaning not hidden; openly visible, accessible, or disclosed. It is formed with the prefix non- to negate the meaning of hidden and is found in various contexts, though it is less common in everyday usage than terms like unhidden or not hidden. The word often functions as a descriptive label rather than a technical term.

In general language, nonhidden describes things that are readily observable or not concealed. For example, a nonhidden feature of a product is one that users can discover without needing special instructions. In design and user interfaces, nonhidden elements are those visible by default, as opposed to controls or information that are collapsed or hidden behind menus or gestures.

In technical discussions, nonhidden is sometimes used to contrast with hidden or restricted elements. In data governance or privacy discourse, nonhidden data may refer to data that is accessible without special permissions, though this usage depends on context and is not standardized. Similarly, in information architecture, nonhidden attributes or fields are those not concealed by access controls or opaque interfaces.

Etymology and usage notes: nonhidden is a straightforward negation, but it is comparatively rare in modern English. The synonym unhidden or simply not hidden is often preferred for readability. When precision is required, it helps to specify what is not hidden (e.g., nonhidden data, nonhidden features, nonhidden sections).

See also: hidden, visible, unhidden, overt, transparent.