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   What does the noun obviousness mean? There are three meanings listed in OED's entry for the noun obviousness , one of which is labelled obsolete. See ‘Meaning & use’ for definitions, usage, and quotation evidence.

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   Nov 14, 2024 · the property of being easy to see and understand

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   Definition of obviousness noun in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

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   Define obviousness. obviousness synonyms, obviousness pronunciation, obviousness translation, English dictionary definition of obviousness. adj. 1. Easily perceived or understood; apparent. See Synonyms at apparent. 2. Easily seen through because of a lack of subtlety; transparent: an obvious...

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   Something obvious is plain to see and easily understandable. It was obvious that you didn't enjoy your meal because I found it rolled in a napkin and shoved under the rug.

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   The meaning of OBVIOUS is easily discovered, seen, or understood. How to use obvious in a sentence. Synonym Discussion of Obvious.

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   What does obviousness mean?

   • Define obviousness. obviousness synonyms, obviousness pronunciation, obviousness translation, English dictionary definition of obviousness. adj. 1. Easily perceived or understood; apparent. See Synonyms at apparent. 2. Easily seen through because of a lack of subtlety; transparent: an obvious...

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   What does obvious mean?

   • The meaning of OBVIOUS is easily discovered, seen, or understood. How to use obvious in a sentence. Synonym Discussion of Obvious.

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   Where did the word obvious come from?

   • The earliest known use of the word obvious is in the late 1500s. OED's earliest evidence for obvious is from 1583, in the writing of Brian Melbancke, writer. obvious is a borrowing from Latin, combined with an English element. Etymons: Latin obvius, ‑ous suffix.

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   How is obviousness formed?

   • obviousness obviousness obviousness is formed within English, by derivation. Etymons: obvious adj., ‑ness suffix.

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   What do you say if someone says the obvious?

   • It describes something that's easy to figure out or the most straightforward option. If someone states the obvious, you're likely to respond with a sarcastic "No duh!" or "Thanks Sherlock." If obvious isn't the obvious word of choice, you can try a synonym such as "evident" or "apparent." "Obvious."

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   What does obvius mean?

   • 1. Easily perceived or understood; apparent. See Synonyms at apparent. 2. Easily seen through because of a lack of subtlety; transparent: an obvious political ploy that fooled no one. [From Latin obvius, from obviam, in the way, within reach : ob-, against; see ob- + viam, accusative sing. of via, way; see wegh- in Indo-European roots.]

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   The earliest known use of the word obvious is in the late 1500s. OED's earliest evidence for obvious is from 1583, in the writing of Brian Melbancke, writer. obvious is a borrowing from Latin, combined with an English element. Etymons: Latin obvius, ‑ous suffix. See etymology.