obscurity

Meanings

• Adjective

  Lacking clarity or familiarity; hard to understand or explain.

  - "The concept of quantum physics is an obscurity to most people."
  - "The meaning of some ancient texts remains an obscurity."

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Antonyms

clarity , fame

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Synonyms

unknownness

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with obscurity
curacy , fruity , jubilee , lucrative , mystery , purity , reverie , serenity , utility

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Homophones

Words having the same pronunciation but different meanings, origins, or spelling,

1. Obscenity (English) : The quality of being offensive or indecent
   

2. Obscure (English) : To make something less clear or understood
   

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Variants

List of all variants of obscurity that leads to same result
obscurities , obscurity

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Etymology

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From the Latin word 'obscurus' meaning dark or hidden.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'obscurity' is often used in the context of intellectual property, where a work is considered in the public domain if it has fallen into obscurity.

2. The concept of 'obscurity' can be traced back to ancient philosophers like Plato and Aristotle, who wrote about the importance of understanding the obscure or hidden aspects of reality.

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Related Concepts

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1. Complexity: Obscurity is related to complexity, as a complex idea or concept may be considered an obscurity due to its intricacy or difficulty to understand.

2. Mystery: Obscurity is related to mystery, as an obscure phenomenon or concept may be shrouded in uncertainty and intrigue.

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Culture

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In literature, 'obscurity' has been used to describe complex or difficult-to-understand themes, characters, or plots. In art, obscure works may challenge the viewer's understanding and provoke thought.

How to Memorize "obscurity"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a foggy forest where the path is obscure, making it hard to reach your destination.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'obscurity' with 'mystery' or 'complexity' to help remember its meaning.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic using the first letter of each definition: 'Lacking Clarity, Complexity Hard To Understand' or 'Lost, Complicated, Hard To Understand'.

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