obvious
pronunciation
How to pronounce obvious in British English:
UK [ˈɒbviəs]
How to pronounce obvious in American English:
US [ˈɑːbviəs]
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- Adjective:
- easily perceived or understood
- easily perceived by the senses or grasped by the mind
- obvious to the eye or mind
- obvious to the eye
Word Origin
- obvious (adj.)
- 1580s, "frequently met with," from Latin obvius "that is in the way, presenting itself readily, open, exposed, commonplace," from obviam (adv.) "in the way," from ob "against" (see ob-) + viam, accusative of via "way" (see via). Meaning "plain to see, evident" is first recorded 1630s. Related: Obviously; obviousness.
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Example
- 1. The threats are obvious enough .
- 2. It is not always obvious why .
- 3. The cant is more obvious .
- 4. The political conflicts are obvious .
- 5. Energy is the obvious example .