obvious

ob-vi-ous · adjective

imported

Definitions

adjective

  1. 1.

    Easily perceived or understood; clear and self-evident.

  2. 2.

    Predictable and lacking in subtlety.

Related words

Antonyms: hidden, obscure, unclear
See also: apparent, clear, evident, obviously
Synonyms: apparent, clear, evident, plain

Etymology

From Latin obvius meaning "in the way, presenting itself readily," from ob (in front of, against) + via (way, road). The word entered English in the late 16th century with the sense of "frequently encountered" before developing its current meaning of "easily perceived."