Overt
/oʊˈvɜːrt/noun
Open and observable; not hidden or secret.
Did you know?In the realm of magic and the occult, actions that are overt can often be seen as more powerful, as they leave no room for deception or shadowy intentions.
Etymological Timeline
Proto-Indo-European
PIE
*u̯er-
“to turn, to bend, to raise.”
Late Latin
Latin
overtus
“to uncover, to reveal, to open.”
Old French
Old French
overt
“open, uncovered, exposed.”
14th Century
Middle English
overt
“made public, exposed to view.”
Modern English
English
overt
“openly shown; not concealed.”