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Jun 28, 2013 · That being said, the reason you want to use such words is probably because you want to point out/conclude/summarize your findings to the reader. The bottom line is not to tell your readers what (you find) is obvious, but to tell them what the obvious thing is (conclude/summarize).
Nov 20, 2014 · Anyway, the word means something like to state the obvious truth, and it is so obvious that there is little point in stating it. If I were to use it in a sentence, it would be found in the blank: "To state it is to utter a ________."
Sep 22, 2014 · A big element of developing clarity in writing, and something which every writer will sometimes gloss over, is simply a matter of stating the obvious; that is to say, what is obvious to you as the writer, but not to the reader.
Aug 25, 2018 · What do we call it when something is so obvious (about someone) that there is no point in stating it? Is there a phrase or an idiom? For example: It is very obvious that he is a drug addict.
May 27, 2023 · What Does It Mean to Say Something Is Obvious? We use the word obvious to describe situations, events or ideas that are clearly understood without the need for further explanation. For instance, if someone says, “It’s obvious that the sun will rise in the east tomorrow,” you’d think, “Yes, of course, thats obvious.”
Apr 22, 2014 · As explained by Jack M. and Steve Jessop and several of the MO posts, the answer to that question is yes: it indicates to the reader/listener that there's a very short argument that's being skipped over rather than something deep.
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Feb 19, 2022 · ADMIN MOD. How do you explain the obvious? Many stories take place in worlds and universes that are alternate to our own. World's where elves rule entire kingdoms, the wealthy soar above the poor in flying cars, or where shapes identify each other through the number of sides they have.