hidden

Definition

  • adjective: not seen or known
  • adjective: being out of sight or not readily apparent
  • past participle of 'hide'
  • synonyms: covert, secret, invisible

Examples

  • He's accused of having a 'hidden agenda'. [=a secret plan]

  • His suggestions have a 'hidden' [='secret'] purpose.

  • There was a 'hidden' flaw in the airplane's design.

Movie quotes

  • (..) What did we find down there? We found a solution, Connor, that can end this war once and for all. We know the machines use shortwave transmitters to communicate. Our Intel has located a hidden signal under the primary channel. It allows for direct control of the machines. Skynet's a machine, (..)
    2009 Terminator Salvation