Covert (adjective)

  1. Not openly acknowledged or displayed; hidden or disguised.
  2. Done in secret or without the knowledge of others.
  3. Not open or public.

Origin:

The word covert comes from the old french word "covrir" which means "to cover" and it first appeared in the english language in the 14th century.

Examples:

  1. The operation was conducted on a covert basis.
  2. He had a covert agenda and worked behind the scenes to achieve it.
  3. The company had a covert program to spy on its competitors.
  4. The government had a covert plan to infiltrate the terrorist group.
  5. The organization was involved in covert activities.
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