unobvious

ob·vi·ous

U u

Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [ob-vee-uh s]
- /ˈɒb vi əs/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [ob-vee-uh s]
- /ˈɒb vi əs/

Definitions of unobvious word

adjective unobvious easily seen, recognized, or understood; open to view or knowledge; evident: an obvious advantage. 1
adjective unobvious lacking in subtlety. 1
adjective unobvious Obsolete. being or standing in the way. 1
adjective unobvious not immediately evident or apparent 0

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Origin of unobvious

First appearance:

before 1580

One of the 35% oldest English words

1580-90; < Latin obvius in the way, lying in the path, equivalent to ob- ob- + vi(a) way1 + -us adj. suffix (see -ous)

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Parts of speech for Unobvious

noun

adjective

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adverb

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preposition

conjunction

determiner

exclamation

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unobvious popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 87% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.

According to our data about 66% 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.

unobvious usage trend in Literature

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