First Known Use: 14th century
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oblivion
noun obliv·i·on \ə-ˈbli-vē-ən, ō-, ä-\
: the state of something that is not remembered, used, or thought about any more
: the state of being unconscious or unaware : the state of not knowing what is going on around you
: the state of being destroyed
Full Definition of OBLIVION
1
: the fact or condition of forgetting or having forgotten; especially : the condition of being oblivious
2
: the condition or state of being forgotten or unknown
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- Synonyms
- forgetfulness, nirvana, obliviousness
Rhymes with OBLIVION
OBLIVION Defined for Kids
oblivion
noun obliv·i·on \ə-ˈbli-vē-ən\
Definition of OBLIVION for Kids
1
: the state of forgetting or having forgotten or of being unaware or unconscious
2
: the state of being forgotten <The tradition has drifted into oblivion.>
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