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obscurity

nounfeminine/ɔbʃkuɾiˈdadɨ/medium

obs·cu·ri·da·de

Definition

The state of being dark, dim, or unknown; lack of light or clarity.
The room was plunged into total obscurity.
He lived his life in relative obscurity.
Common collocations
total obscurityrelative obscurityfade into obscurity

Etymology

Do latim 'obscuritas, -atis'.

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