How Do You Spell OBSCURE?

Pronunciation: [ɒbskjˈʊ͡ə] (IPA)

The word "obscure" is spelled as /əbˈskjʊər/. The first syllable "ob" is pronounced as a schwa sound /ə/. The next two sounds are /b/ and /sk/ followed by a yoo sound /jʊər/. The orthography of this word can be quite tricky as it contains a silent letter "b" and it has a different number of letters than sounds. "Obscure" means unclear or difficult to understand. It is important to spell correctly to avoid any misunderstanding while communicating.

OBSCURE Meaning and Definition

  1. Obscure, as an adjective, refers to something that is hidden, not easily understood, or unfamiliar. It often applies to concepts, ideas, or information that is unclear or beyond the reach of common knowledge. It may also refer to objects, places, or people that are mysterious, little-known, or difficult to discern. Additionally, "obscure" can describe something that is dark, gloomy, or shadowed, lacking clarity or visibility.

    When used as a verb, "obscure" means to conceal, cover up, or make something less visible, known, or understood. It involves deliberately keeping information or details ambiguous or ambiguous to the point of making them difficult to detect or comprehend.

    The term "obscure" can also denote a quality or characteristic of being relatively unpopular, unknown, or of limited distribution or influence. It might describe an artist, a writer, or a musician whose work is not widely recognized or appreciated. In this sense, "obscure" can also refer to something that is difficult to find or access, including documents, books, or artifacts.

    Overall, "obscure" encompasses a range of meanings related to being concealed, enigmatic, ambiguous, little-known, or difficult to grasp. Its usage can extend to various domains, upholding its position as a versatile term in describing concepts, objects, or information that possess qualities of uncertainty, scarcity, or incomprehension.

  2. • Dark; with, little-light; not-much-known; lying remote from observation; of humble condition; not easily read or understood; not clear.
    • To darken; to hide from view; to make less visible or intelligible; to conceal or disguise; to tarnish; to eclipse.

    Etymological and pronouncing dictionary of the English language. By Stormonth, James, Phelp, P. H. Published 1874.

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Etymology of OBSCURE

The word obscure originated from the Latin word obscurus, which means dark, dim, or concealed. It is derived from the Proto-Indo-European root *sker-, which conveys the idea of darkness or obscurity. In Old French, obscur appeared with similar meanings before being adopted into Middle English, where it transformed into obscure.

Similar spelling words for OBSCURE

Conjugate verb Obscure

CONDITIONAL PERFECT

I would have obscured
you would have obscured
he/she/it would have obscured
we would have obscured
they would have obscured
I would have obscure
you would have obscure
he/she/it would have obscure
we would have obscure
they would have obscure

CONDITIONAL PERFECT PROGRESSIVE

I would have been obscuring
you would have been obscuring
he/she/it would have been obscuring
we would have been obscuring
they would have been obscuring

CONDITIONAL PRESENT

I would obscure
you would obscure
he/she/it would obscure
we would obscure
they would obscure

CONDITIONAL PRESENT PROGRESSIVE

I would be obscuring
you would be obscuring
he/she/it would be obscuring
we would be obscuring
they would be obscuring

FUTURE

I will obscure
you will obscure
he/she/it will obscure
we will obscure
they will obscure

FUTURE CONTINUOUS

I will be obscuring
you will be obscuring
he/she/it will be obscuring
we will be obscuring
they will be obscuring

FUTURE PERFECT

I will have obscured
you will have obscured
he/she/it will have obscured
we will have obscured
they will have obscured

FUTURE PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I will have been obscuring
you will have been obscuring
he/she/it will have been obscuring
we will have been obscuring
they will have been obscuring

IMPERATIVE

you obscure
we let´s obscure

NONFINITE VERB FORMS

to obscure

PAST CONTINUOUS

I was obscuring
you were obscuring
he/she/it was obscuring
we were obscuring
they were obscuring

PAST PARTICIPLE

obscured

PAST PERFECT

I had obscured
you had obscured
he/she/it had obscured
we had obscured
they had obscured

PAST PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I had been obscuring
you had been obscuring
he/she/it had been obscuring
we had been obscuring
they had been obscuring

PRESENT

I obscure
you obscure
he/she/it obscures
we obscure
they obscure

PRESENT CONTINUOUS

I am obscuring
you are obscuring
he/she/it is obscuring
we are obscuring
they are obscuring

PRESENT PARTICIPLE

obscuring

PRESENT PERFECT

I have obscured
you have obscured
he/she/it has obscured
we have obscured
they have obscured

PRESENT PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I have been obscuring
you have been obscuring
he/she/it has been obscuring
we have been obscuring
they have been obscuring

PRESENT SUBJUNCTIVE

he/she/it obscure

SIMPLE PAST

I obscured
you obscured
he/she/it obscured
we obscured
they obscured

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