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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“Hidden.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/hidden. Accessed 20 Jan. 2026.
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