obscurely
|ob/scure/ly|
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/əbˈskjʊrli/
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/əbˈskjʊəli/
(obscure)
make unclear
Etymology
Etymology Information
'obscure' originates from Latin, specifically the word 'obscurus,' where 'ob-' meant 'over' and 'scurus' meant 'covered.'
Historical Evolution
'obscurus' transformed into the Old French word 'obscur,' and eventually became the modern English word 'obscure' through Middle English.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'covered or hidden,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'not clear or hard to understand.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adverb 1
in a manner that is not clear or is difficult to understand.
The instructions were written obscurely, making them hard to follow.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:45