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Oblivion: meaning, definitions and examples

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oblivion

 

[ ษ™หˆblษชvษชษ™n ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

in a sentence

The state of being completely forgotten or unknown.

Synonyms

forgetfulness, obscurity, unconsciousness

Examples of usage

  • He was resigned to a life of oblivion, never to be remembered by anyone.
  • The once famous artist faded into oblivion after his last exhibition.
Context #2 | Noun

in a sentence

The state of being unaware or unconscious of what is happening around you.

Synonyms

ignorance, unawareness, unconsciousness

Examples of usage

  • She walked around in a daze, lost in oblivion of her surroundings.
  • The drug induced a state of blissful oblivion.
Context #3 | Noun

in a sentence

The state of nonexistence or nothingness.

Synonyms

nonexistence, nothingness, void

Examples of usage

  • The thought of eternal oblivion after death haunted her.
  • The void of oblivion swallowed everything in its path.

Translations

Translations of the word "oblivion" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น esquecimento

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคตเคฟเคธเฅเคฎเคฐเคฃ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Vergessenheit

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ kelupaan

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะทะฐะฑัƒั‚ั‚ั

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ zapomnienie

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๅฟ˜ๅด (ใผใ†ใใ‚ƒใ)

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท oubli

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ olvido

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท unutma

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๋ง๊ฐ (manggak)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ู†ุณูŠุงู†

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ zapomnฤ›nรญ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ zabudnutie

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ้—ๅฟ˜ (yรญwร ng)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ pozaba

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ gleymska

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ าฑะผั‹ั‚ัˆะฐา›ั‚ั‹า›

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ“แƒแƒ•แƒ˜แƒฌแƒงแƒ”แƒ‘แƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ unudulma

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ olvido

Etymology

The word 'oblivion' originates from the Latin word 'oblivio' meaning 'forgetfulness' or 'oblivion'. It has been in use in English since the late 14th century. The concept of oblivion has been a recurring theme in literature, philosophy, and psychology, symbolizing the state of being forgotten, unaware, or nonexistence. The word has evolved to encompass various meanings related to forgetfulness, unconsciousness, and nothingness.

Word Frequency Rank

At position #13,112, this word is part of sophisticated English vocabulary. It's useful for academic or professional contexts where precise language is needed.