concealedelement
nounUK /kənˈsiːld ˈɛlɪmənt/
US /kənˈsiːld ˈɛlɪmənt/
A concealed element is a hidden part of something that you cannot see.
The detective found a concealed element in the puzzle that everyone else had missed.
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2. A secret ingredient in a recipe or mixture.
The chef's special sauce had a concealed element that made it taste unique.
3. A hidden factor that affects a situation or result.
There was a concealed element in the game's rules that changed the outcome.
4. A part of a design or machine that is tucked away out of sight.
The watch's concealed element is a tiny spring hidden under the dial.