nonobvious

Meanings

• Adjective

  Not easily understood or perceived.

  - "The solution to the math problem was nonobvious at first."
  - "The author's intentions were nonobvious in the ambiguous ending."

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Variants

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nonobvious , nonobviousness

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Etymology

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From the Latin word 'obnoxious', meaning 'known beforehand' or 'not new', which evolved to mean 'difficult to understand' or 'not obvious'.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'nonobvious' was first used in a mathematical context by the mathematician G.H. Hardy in 1915.

2. The term 'nonobvious' is often used in the field of user experience design to describe interfaces or interactions that are not immediately intuitive.

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Related Concepts

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1. Counterintuitive: Concepts or ideas that are opposite to what one would expect based on intuition or common sense.

2. Ambiguous: Concepts or ideas that have multiple meanings or interpretations.

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Culture

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The term 'nonobvious' has been used in various fields such as psychology, mathematics, and literature. In psychology, it is used to describe concepts that are not immediately apparent or intuitive. In mathematics, it refers to solutions or proofs that are not straightforward or easily understood. In literature, it is often used to describe characters or plot twists that are not immediately apparent or predictable.

How to Memorize "nonobvious"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a puzzle with many pieces. The solution is nonobvious until all the pieces are put together correctly.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'nonobvious' with the idea of a hidden or secret solution.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create an acronym: 'NObvious' stands for 'Not Obvious'

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