Obscurest: meaning, definitions and examples
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obscurest
[ əb'skjʊrɪst ]
most hidden
Obscurest is the superlative form of the adjective 'obscure', meaning the least known or less understood. It refers to something that is difficult to perceive or understand because it is not clearly visible or well known. When something is described as obscurest, it indicates that it is at the extreme end of being unclear or unknown. This term is often used in contexts related to knowledge, visibility, or recognition, highlighting a state of being significantly hidden or ambiguous.
Synonyms
ambiguous, least known, mysterious, unfathomable, vague.
Examples of usage
- The obscurest details of the case were revealed.
- He is known for his exploration of the obscurest languages.
- The manuscript contained some of the obscurest references in history.
Translations
Translations of the word "obscurest" in other languages:
🇵🇹 mais obscuro
🇮🇳 सबसे अस्पष्ट
🇩🇪 am unklarsten
🇮🇩 paling samar
🇺🇦 найбільш незрозумілий
🇵🇱 najbardziej niejasny
🇯🇵 最も不明瞭な
🇫🇷 le plus obscur
🇪🇸 el más oscuro
🇹🇷 en belirsiz
🇰🇷 가장 불분명한
🇸🇦 الأكثر غموضًا
🇨🇿 nejvíce nejasný
🇸🇰 najviac nejasný
🇨🇳 最模糊的
🇸🇮 najbolj nejasen
🇮🇸 dimmasta
🇰🇿 ең белгісіз
🇬🇪 ყველაზე გაუგებარი
🇦🇿 ən qeyri-müəyyən
🇲🇽 el más oscuro
Etymology
The word 'obscure' has its origins in the Latin word 'obscurus', which means 'dark, dim, or concealed'. This Latin term derives from the combination of 'ob-', meaning 'over' or 'against', and 'scurus', which relates to 'to cover or to hide'. The transition into English happened in the late Middle Ages and has evolved over time. The word has been used in various contexts, particularly in literature, to describe things that are not well understood or that are intentionally concealed. As the English language developed, 'obscure' took on additional connotations, including those related to ambiguity and complexity. The superlative form 'obscurest' emphasizes this quality to its greatest extent, often used in discussions of art, philosophy, and even in scientific discourse when referring to theories or concepts that are not widely recognized or appreciated.