overt Meaning & Definition
What Does Overt Mean?
Overt is used as an adjective meaning Open and not concealed or secret. It can also mean Disclosed. As a noun, it means An action or condition said to be detrimental to one’s own survival and thus unethical; the consciousness of such behaviour.
Overt at a Glance
| Part of speech | adjective, noun |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | /ə(ʊ)ˈvɜːt/ |
| Synonyms | obvious, open and raw |
| Antonyms | covert |
| Plural | overts |
Overt Definition (Adjective)
- Open and not concealed or secret.
- Disclosed.
Overt as a Noun
- An action or condition said to be detrimental to one’s own survival and thus unethical; the consciousness of such behaviour.
Synonyms of Overt
Overt synonyms and antonyms →Antonyms of Overt
Word Forms & Grammar
overt (not comparable)
overt (plural overts)
Words That Rhyme With Overt
Origin of Overt
From Middle English overt, uverte (“open, uncovered; unfastened; accessible, unobstructed; clear, manifest”), from Anglo-Norman overt, Middle French ouvert, Old French overt, ouvert, uvert (“opened”) (modern French ouvert), past participle of Anglo-Norman, Old French ovrir, ouvrir, uvrir (“to open”),[1] from Late Latin operire, variant of Latin aperīre (“to open”),[2] from aperiō (“to open, uncover”), from Proto-Indo-European *h₂epó (“away; from”) + *h₂wer- (“to cover, shut”). The English word is a doublet of apert and ouvert.
Common Questions About Overt
Is overt an adjective or a noun?
Overt is mainly used as an adjective, but it can also be used as a noun.
What is another word for overt?
Close synonyms of overt are obvious, open and raw. See the full list of overt synonyms and antonyms.
What is the opposite of overt?
The opposite of overt is covert.
What is the plural of overt?
The plural of overt is overts.