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Meaning of obscured
The primary meaning of "obscured" is to make something difficult to see or understand.
Etymology of obscured
The word "obscured" originates from the Latin "obscurus," meaning dark or gloomy
It is derived from "ob" (against) and "curus" (care), and entered the English language in the 15th century
Historically, the word has been used to describe something that is physically or metaphorically hidden from view
Synonyms
Definitions
- Partially or completely hidden from view
- * Made difficult to understand or interpret
- * Reduced in importance or prominence
Usage Examples
- The statue was obscured by the trees, making it hard to see from the road
- * The complex language used in the document obscured the intended message
- * The star was obscured by the clouds, and we couldn't see it in the sky