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What is another word for Obvious? – 184 Obvious Synonyms

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    Synonyms & Similar Words

    apparent clear evident manifest obvious patent plain unmistakable visible axiomatic self-evident undeniable indisputable incontrovertible palpable tangible transparent conspicuous noticeable perceptible discernible recognizable identifiable lucid luminous crystal clear-cut straightforward uncomplicated unmistakable unambiguous explicit overt blatant glaring flagrant pronounced striking compelling convincing persuasive credible believable plausible reasonable logical coherent rational sensible intelligible comprehensible apparent obvious evident clear plain manifest patent visible discernible

    Meaning of Obvious

    The primary meaning of the word "obvious" is that something is easily seen, recognized, or understood.

    Definitions

    • The word "obvious" is defined by Oxford Languages as:
    • * Easily seen or noticed
    • * Completely clear or obvious in meaning
    • * Not needing or requiring much thought or explanation

    Etymology of Obvious

    The word "obvious" has its roots in the Latin word "obvius," which means "in the way" or "meeting," and is derived from "ob" (toward) and "via" (way)
    The word "obvious" entered the English language in the 15th century, initially meaning "exposed to danger" or "conspicuous," and later developed its modern meaning of "easily seen or recognized"

    Example Uses

    • It's obvious that the company is struggling financially
    • * The solution to the problem is obvious: we just need to replace the broken part
    • * The teacher made it obvious that she was not impressed with the student's answer

    Antonyms & Near Antonyms

    unclear vague ambiguous uncertain obscure hidden concealed imperceptible indiscernible unapparent inconspicuous unnoticed unrecognizable invisible intangible impalpable unconvincing implausible incredible unbelievable unreasonable illogical incoherent irrational unintelligible incomprehensible obscure abstruse enigmatic mysterious cryptic perplexing puzzling baffling confusing

    Related Nouns

    clarity obviousness visibility transparency perceptibility recognizability intelligibility comprehensibility lucidity luminosity coherence rationality sensibility credibility plausibility persuasiveness convincingness apparentness plainness simplicity straightforwardness uncomplicatedness unmistakability unambiguity explicitness overtness blatancy flagrancy pronouncement strikingness compellingness

    Related Verbs

    clarify reveal expose show demonstrate prove establish make render perceive recognize discern notice observe see understand comprehend interpret explain describe elucidate illuminate enlighten convince persuade persuade prove demonstrate

    Related Adjectives

    clear visible transparent perceptible recognizable intelligible comprehensible lucid luminous coherent rational sensible credible plausible persuasive convincing apparent plain simple straightforward uncomplicated unmistakable unambiguous explicit overt blatant flagrant pronounced striking compelling