obscure
obscure is a polysyllabic word with 2 syllables. Using the Knuth-Liang algorithm, we calculated the hyphenation for the word you’ve entered. However, this hyphenation has not been verified against authoritative sources and may be approximate. This is because the algorithm relies on pre-defined patterns that may not cover all exceptions, contextual variations, or irregular spellings. We are working to verify hyphenations against trusted sources to ensure greater accuracy. For now, obscure is hyphenated as:
Definitions ofobscure
- To render obscure; to darken; to make dim; to keep in the dark; to hide; to make less visible, intelligible, legible, glorious, beautiful, or illustrious.
- To hide, put out of sight etc.
- To conceal oneself; to hide.
- Dark, faint or indistinct.
- Hidden, out of sight or inconspicuous.
- Difficult to understand.
Example: "an obscure passage or inscription; The speaker made obscure references to little-known literary works."
- Not well-known.
- Unknown or uncertain; unclear.
Example: "The etymological roots of the word "blizzard" are obscure and open to debate."
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