obscuration

[ ob-skyoo-rey-shuh n ]

/ ˌɒb skyʊˈreɪ ʃən /

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noun

the act of obscuring.

the state of being obscured.

Origin of obscuration

1425–75; late Middle English < Latin obscūrātiōn- (stem of obscūrātiō) a darkening, equivalent to obscūrāt(us), past participle of obscūrāre ( obscūr(us) dark + -ātus -ate¹) + -iōn- -ion; see -ation

Words nearby obscuration

obs., obscene, obscenity, obscurant, obscurantism, obscuration, obscure, obscurity, obscurum per obscurius, obsecrate, obsequence

Example sentences from the Web for obscuration

Believe in a future and banish that gross obscuration of you.

The Celt and Saxon, Complete |George Meredith
Despite the obscuration of imperfect dominance, polydactylism in poultry proves itself to be a unit-character that segregates.

Inheritance of Characteristics in Domestic Fowl |Charles Benedict Davenport
These are frequently attended by obscuration of vision or temporary blindness.

The People of the Abyss |Jack London
In other instances the obscuration has been produced by very protracted dry fogs.

The Story of the Solar System |George F. Chambers

That the outcome will be illumination of his fame rather than obscuration, his unswerving defenders do not doubt.

Great Men and Famous Women. Vol. 6 of 8 |Various

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obscuration

noun

Origin of obscuration

Words nearby obscuration

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Example sentences from the Web for obscuration