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obscurely-made

|ob-scure-ly-made|

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/əbˈskjʊrli-meɪd/

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/əbˈskjʊəli-meɪd/

unclear construction

Etymology
Etymology Information

'obscurely-made' originates from the English word 'obscure,' which comes from Latin 'obscurus,' meaning 'dark, unknown.' The suffix '-ly' is used to form adverbs, and 'made' is the past participle of 'make.'

Historical Evolution

'Obscurus' transformed into the Old French word 'obscur,' and eventually became the modern English word 'obscure.'

Meaning Changes

Initially, 'obscurus' meant 'dark or unknown,' and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.

Meanings by Part of Speech

Adjective 1

constructed or created in a manner that is not easily understood or seen.

The sculpture was obscurely-made, leaving viewers puzzled about its meaning.

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Last updated: 2025/06/10 20:42