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oblivion

ob·liv·i·on
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Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • UK Pronunciation
    • UK IPA
    • [uh-bliv-ee-uh n]
    • /əˈblɪv i ən/
    • /əˈblɪv.i.ən/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [uh-bliv-ee-uh n]
    • /əˈblɪv i ən/

Definitions of oblivion word

  • noun oblivion the state of being completely forgotten or unknown: a former movie star now in oblivion. 1
  • noun oblivion the state of forgetting or of being oblivious: the oblivion of sleep. 1
  • noun oblivion the act or process of dying out; complete annihilation or extinction: If we don't preserve their habitat, the entire species will pass into oblivion. 1
  • noun oblivion Archaic. official disregard or overlooking of offenses; pardon; amnesty. 1
  • noun oblivion The state of being unaware or unconscious of what is happening. 1
  • noun oblivion forgotten state 1

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Origin of oblivion

First appearance:

before 1350
One of the 20% oldest English words
1350-1400; Middle English < Middle French < Latin oblīviōn- (stem of oblīviō), equivalent to oblīv(īscī) to forget + -iōn- -ion; see ob-

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Parts of speech for Oblivion

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation

oblivion popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 89% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
Most Europeans know this English word. The frequency of it’s usage is somewhere between "mom" and "screwdriver".

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Synonyms for oblivion

noun oblivion

  • forgetfulness — apt to forget; that forgets: a forgetful person.
  • unconsciousness — not conscious; without awareness, sensation, or cognition.
  • stupor — suspension or great diminution of sensibility, as in disease or as caused by narcotics, intoxicants, etc.: He lay there in a drunken stupor.
  • insensibility — incapable of feeling or perceiving; deprived of sensation; unconscious, as a person after a violent blow.
  • obliviousness — unmindful; unconscious; unaware (usually followed by of or to): She was oblivious of his admiration.

Antonyms for oblivion

noun oblivion

  • awareness — the state or condition of being aware; having knowledge; consciousness: The object of the information drive is to raise awareness of what spreads HIV/AIDS.
  • existence — The fact or state of living or having objective reality.
  • caring — If someone is caring, they are affectionate, helpful, and sympathetic.
  • concern — Concern is worry about a situation.
  • regard — to look upon or think of with a particular feeling: to regard a person with favor.

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