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obscurity
" No simplicity of mind, no obscurity of station, can escape the universal duty of questioning all that we believe."
William Kingdon Clifford

Meaning of "obscurity" in the English dictionary

DICTIONARY

PRONUNCIATION OF OBSCURITY

əbˈskjʊərɪtɪ


GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF OBSCURITY

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Obscurity is a noun.
A noun is a type of word the meaning of which determines reality. Nouns provide the names for all things: people, objects, sensations, feelings, etc.

WHAT DOES OBSCURITY MEAN IN ENGLISH?

Obscurity

Obscurity may refer to: ▪ Security through obscurity, a controversial principle in security engineering which attempts to use secrecy to provide security. ▪ Obscurity, German melodic metal band.

Definition of obscurity in the English dictionary

The definition of obscurity in the dictionary is the state or quality of being obscure. Other definition of obscurity is an obscure person or thing.

WORDS THAT RHYME WITH OBSCURITY

authority · celebrity · cybersecurity · entirety · flexicurity · futurity · immaturity · impurity · insecurity · majority · maturity · minority · overmaturity · prematurity · pretty · purity · queerity · rarity · security · top-security

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE OBSCURITY

obscene · Obscene Publications Act · Obscene Publications Squad · obscenely · obsceneness · obscenities · obscenity · obscurant · obscurantic · obscurantism · obscurantist · obscuration · obscure · obscurely · obscurement · obscureness · obscurities · obscurum per obscurius · obsecrate · obsecration

WORDS THAT END LIKE OBSCURITY

acceptor impurity · bio-security · breach of security · clarity · collective security · data security · Department of Social Security · homeland security · in the majority · integrity · job security · listed security · popularity · priority · prosperity · severity · similarity · social security · solidarity · top security

Synonyms and antonyms of obscurity in the English dictionary of synonyms

SYNONYMS

SYNONYMS OF «OBSCURITY»

The following words have a similar or identical meaning as «obscurity» and belong to the same grammatical category.

Translation of «obscurity» into 25 languages

TRANSLATOR

TRANSLATION OF OBSCURITY

Find out the translation of obscurity to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.

The translations of obscurity from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «obscurity» in English.
zh

Translator English - Chinese

鲜为人知的状态
1,325 millions of speakers
es

Translator English - Spanish

oscuridad
570 millions of speakers
en

English

obscurity
510 millions of speakers
hi

Translator English - Hindi

अंधकार
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

الغموض
280 millions of speakers
ru

Translator English - Russian

неясность
278 millions of speakers
pt

Translator English - Portuguese

obscuridade
270 millions of speakers
bn

Translator English - Bengali

দুর্বোধ্যতা
260 millions of speakers
fr

Translator English - French

obscurité
220 millions of speakers
ms

Translator English - Malay

Kekaburan
190 millions of speakers
de

Translator English - German

Unbekanntheit
180 millions of speakers
ja

Translator English - Japanese

世に知られないこと
130 millions of speakers
ko

Translator English - Korean

무명
85 millions of speakers
jv

Translator English - Javanese

Obscurity
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

không vẻ vang
80 millions of speakers
ta

Translator English - Tamil

தெளிவற்ற
75 millions of speakers
mr

Translator English - Marathi

दुर्बोधता
75 millions of speakers
tr

Translator English - Turkish

bilinmezlik
70 millions of speakers
it

Translator English - Italian

anonimato
65 millions of speakers
pl

Translator English - Polish

niejasność
50 millions of speakers
uk

Translator English - Ukrainian

неясність
40 millions of speakers
ro

Translator English - Romanian

obscuritate
30 millions of speakers
el

Translator English - Greek

αφάνεια
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

vergetelheid
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

dunkel
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

uklarhet
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of obscurity

TRENDS

TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «OBSCURITY»

Principal search tendencies and common uses of obscurity
List of principal searches undertaken by users to access our English online dictionary and most widely used expressions with the word «obscurity».

Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about obscurity

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10 QUOTES WITH «OBSCURITY»

Famous quotes and sentences with the word obscurity.
1
George Allen, Sr.
The street to obscurity is paved with athletes who can perform great feats before friendly crowds.
2
Tallulah Bankhead
I did what I could to inflate the rumor I was on my way to stardom. What I was on my way to, by any mathematical standards known to man, was oblivion, by way of obscurity.
3
Emily Bronte
If I could I would always work in silence and obscurity, and let my efforts be known by their results.
4
Peabo Bryson
The line between greatness and obscurity is very, very small.
5
Taylor Caldwell
It is human nature to instinctively rebel at obscurity or ordinariness.
6
Luc de Clapiers
Obscurity is the realm of error.
7
William Kingdon Clifford
No simplicity of mind, no obscurity of station, can escape the universal duty of questioning all that we believe.
8
John Clute
Science fiction offers an intensely bracing angle of view for writers to adopt, especially in a time of constant innovation and crisis, and it is a scandal that in 1999 so many writers have written it and continue to write it in obscurity.
9
Marie Corelli
I entirely agree with you about the obscurity of Mrs Browning's line about the stars. It is far-fetched. She wanted to express something which she found beyond expression.
10
Matt Damon
Still, the change is nearly indescribable - going from total obscurity to walking down a street in New York and having everybody turn and look; to feel the temperature of a room change when I walked in.

10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «OBSCURITY»

Discover the use of obscurity in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to obscurity and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
1
Embracing Obscurity: Becoming Nothing in Light of God's ...
Argues for a life based on humility, service, and sacrifice instead of the accepted worldview of a life valuing fame and recognition.
Anonymous, 2012
2
Permanent Obscurity: Or a Cautionary Tale of Two Girls and ...
"Ready-made for Russ Meyer-- assuming, that is, if Meyer was around and still at his peak." —Josh Alan Friedman, author TALES OF TIMES SQUARE, WHEN SEX WAS DIRTY "The American Baise-Moi!"—Lynn Breedlove, author GODSPEED
Richard Perez, 2010
3
Obscurity and Clarity in the Law: Prospects and Challenges
Exploring the intricate and multi-dimensional conception of clarity and obscurity in law, this volume presents and examines the most recent research and theories.
Anne Wagner, Sophie Cacciaguidi-Fahy, 2008
4
Now Entering Obscurity
"It was almost a year ago that, on the most plain and non-descript day, after driving for about seven hours, I saw a sign.
Jonathan C. Akin, 2011
5
From Obscurity to Enigma: The Work of Oliver Heaviside, ...
From Obscurity to Enigma: The Work of Oliver Heaviside, 1872-1889 is a systematic, in-depth study of the most creative period in Heaviside 's scientific career.
Ido Yavetz, 2011
6
Strange Spaces: Explorations Into Mediated Obscurity
This book examines such spaces, highlighting the emotional and mediated geographies of uncertainty and the state of being 'in-between'; of cognitive displacement, loss, fear, or exhilaration.
André Jansson, Amanda Lagerkvist, 2009
7
Beyond Obscurity
When thought ceases to be, in an instant, this is the moment the spirit finds itself facing its reality.
Rodolfo Rios Medina, 2006
8
Banvard's Folly: Tales of Renowned Obscurity, Famous ...
History will always remember the Edisons, Einsteins and Darwins.
Paul Collins, Paul, 2002
9
Journey from Obscurity
These Expressions were written in attempt to hold onto myself in a world where the Black of Night and the Shine of the Noon Day's Sun coexist.
Christine Fulco, 2011
10
The Blaze of Obscurity
Part Clive James on TV and part Clive James on TV, it tells the inside story of his years in television, shows Clive on top form both then and now, and proves -- once and for all -- that Clive has a way with words . . . whatever the medium.
Clive James, 2009

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «OBSCURITY»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term obscurity is used in the context of the following news items.
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How Did OMI Go From Obscurity To Having The Number One In The …
This week, OMI's infectious, summery single “Cheerleader” tops the Hot 100 for a second frame, and it is only growing in popularity every week, ... «Forbes, Jul 15»
2
Vivian Maier exhibition : from obscurity to fame
Vivian Maier, a reclusive American nanny who took photographs in her spare time, never knew that she would become a famous photographer. «The Independent, Jul 15»
3
Out of Obscurity: Tech-Krep, Global Proving Ground 21 and Shooto
Let's discover those prospects that fight in the obscurity of the regional, developmental and international circuits, waiting for their shot at the ... «Combat Press, Jul 15»
4
Around Town Graphics Offers Decorative and Obscurity Film for …
However, they can be enhanced with high-quality window frosting film to provide privacy, obscurity and safety. Window frosting is typically ... «Digital Journal, Jul 15»
5
Canadians Barber, Gleadle earn Pan Am gold medals in pole vault …
... important summer of competitions, but in building the profiles of the women who had, until this week, played in relative obscurity, it was huge. «Dispatch Times, Jul 15»
6
From obscurity to superhero, Ant Man delivers in...
Chances are you've been seeing the hype for Marvel's Ant Man for a while. Ant Man is the next big chapter in the Marvel movie universe, but if ... «www.insideottawavalley.com/, Jul 15»
7
Ronda Rousey Continues Her War Of Words With Cris Cyborg
She's the one who's going to fall into obscurity without me.” That doesn't bode well for those hoping Ronda Rousey and Cris Cyborg might ... «UPROXX, Jul 15»
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UFC champ Ronda Rousey: 'Cyborg' Justino will 'fall into obscurity
For the first time in her MMA career, the dominant women's bantamweight champion will venture outside the United States for a fight when she ... «MMAjunkie.com, Jul 15»
9
Hensby out of obscurity in Alabama
It came as a surprise to see Mark Hensby's name in the field for this week's Barbasol Championship on the PGA TOUR but perhaps even more ... «PGA of Australia, Jul 15»
10
Gaffes pave the road to obscurity
The only thing Phil Twyford has proved, says John Sargeant, is that Andrew Little has no more control over his caucus than David Cunliffe ever ... «Taranaki Daily News, Jul 15»
REFERENCE
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