1
: being out of sight or not readily apparent : concealed
2
: obscure, unexplained, undisclosed
hidden motives
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There was a hidden flaw in the airplane's design.
the hidden costs in buying a home
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Rupendra Brahambhatt, Interesting Engineering, 9 May 2026
These stains often point to hidden moisture behind drywall, which creates ideal growing conditions for mold.
—Ryan Brennan
may 8, Kansas City Star, 8 May 2026
Others contain hidden structures of motivation.
—Joshua Rothman, New Yorker, 8 May 2026
Fixtures outdoors Outdoor fixtures are another area where hidden damage can surface.
—Angie Hicks, Boston Herald, 8 May 2026
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“Hidden.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/hidden. Accessed 11 May. 2026.
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