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How do you spell Conspicuous?

Correct spelling

conspicuous

Remember SPIC in conSPICuous - like spick and span, thoroughly visible!

Why is conspicuous spelled this way?

From Latin conspicuus, visible. CON (thoroughly) + SPECERE (to look). Something conspicuous is thoroughly visible — impossible to overlook.

Common misspellings of conspicuous

conspicousconspiciousconpicuousconspicuuous

Example

The bright red sports car was conspicuous in the parking lot full of beige sedans.

Frequently asked questions

How do you spell conspicuous?+
The correct spelling is "conspicuous". Remember SPIC in conSPICuous - like spick and span, thoroughly visible!
Is it conspicous or conspicuous?+
The correct spelling is "conspicuous", not "conspicous".

Other commonly misspelled words

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More spelling guides

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