obviousness

Questions

How do you pronounce obviousness?

The recorded pronunciation is /ˈɑ(b)viəsnɪs/.

What does obviousness mean?

The characteristic of being obvious.

Where does obviousness come from?

Etymology tree English obvious Proto-Germanic *-inōną Proto-Indo-European *-dyé- Proto-Germanic *-atjaną Proto-Indo-European *-tus Proto-Germanic *-þuz Proto-Germanic *-assuz Proto-Germanic *-inassuz Proto-West Germanic *-nassī Old English -nes Middle English -nesse English -ness English obviousness From obvious + -ness.

How to pronounce obviousness

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