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Which language is the word conspicuous derived from?

The word "conspicuous" is derived from Latin.

It comes from the Latin words:

* con- meaning "with" or "together"

* spicere meaning "to look" or "to see"

This combination literally translates to "to look at together" or "to be seen together," implying something that stands out and is noticeable.

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