oblivion
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[edit] English
[edit] Etymology
From Anglo-Norman oblivion ( = Old French oblivion), from Latin oblīviō (“forgetfulness”), from oblivisci (“to forget”).
[edit] Pronunciation
[edit] Noun
oblivion (uncountable)
- The state of forgetfulness or distraction.
- The state of being completely forgotten.
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[edit] Translations
state of forgetfulness or distraction
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state of being completely forgotten
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[edit] External links
- oblivion in Webster’s Revised Unabridged Dictionary, G. & C. Merriam, 1913
- oblivion in The Century Dictionary, The Century Co., New York, 1911
- oblivion at OneLook Dictionary Search
[edit] Anglo-Norman
[edit] Noun
oblivion f. (oblique plural oblivions, nominative singular oblivion, nominative plural oblivions)
[edit] References
- oblivion on the Anglo-Norman On-Line Hub