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- /ˈɒ.bɪ.tə/
- /ˈɒ.bɪ.tə/
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- US Pronunciation
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- /ˈɒ.bɪ.tə/
Definitions of obiter word
- noun obiter Incidentally; in passing. 1
- adverb obiter in a parenthetic or incidental manner 0
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Parts of speech for Obiter
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adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
obiter popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 55% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
According to our data about 53% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.
Synonyms for obiter
adverb obiter
- by chance — Something that happens by chance was not planned by anyone.
- casually — happening by chance; fortuitous: a casual meeting.
- remotely — far apart; far distant in space; situated at some distance away: the remote jungles of Brazil.
- accidentally — happening by chance or accident; not planned; unexpected: an accidental meeting.
- by the bye — incidentally; by the way: used as a sentence connector
noun obiter
- commentary — A commentary is a description of an event that is broadcast on radio or television while the event is taking place.
- criticism — the analysis or evaluation of a work of art, literature, etc
- discussion — an act or instance of discussing; consideration or examination by argument, comment, etc., especially to explore solutions; informal debate.
- judgment — an act or instance of judging.
- mention — to refer briefly to; name, specify, or speak of: Don't forget to mention her contribution to the project.
Antonyms for obiter
adverb obiter
- purposely — intentionally; deliberately: He tripped me purposely.
noun obiter
- heedlessness — The state or character of being heedless; inattention; carelessness; thoughtlessness.
- ignorance — the state or fact of being ignorant; lack of knowledge, learning, information, etc.
- neglect — to pay no attention or too little attention to; disregard or slight: The public neglected his genius for many years.
- quiet — making no noise or sound, especially no disturbing sound: quiet neighbors.
- silence — absence of any sound or noise; stillness.
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