English Words: O

15,494 words · Page 16 of 310

obscurificationnoun

The act of making something obscure, or (in computing) obfuscating source code etc.

obscurifyverb

to make obscure

obscurinnoun

A protein in humans, related to titin and nebulin.

obscuringlyadv

So as to obscure something.

obscurismnoun

The practice of being obscure.

obscuristnoun

One who creates ambiguous works.

obscuritynoun

Darkness; the absence of light.

obscurum per obscuriusphrase

Synonym of ignotum per ignotius (“explaining an obscure subject by resort to one even more obscure”).

obscæneadj

Archaic spelling of obscene.

obsd.verb

Abbreviation of observed.

obsecratoryadj

Expressing, or used in, entreaty; supplicatory.

obsequencenoun

Compliance, obsequiousness, deference, willingness to serve.

obsequentadj

Obedient; submissive; obsequious.

obsequialadj

Relating to an obsequy or funeral rite.

obsequiateverb

To be obsequious to (someone).

obsequiesnoun

Funeral rites.

obsequiositynoun

Obsequiousness.

obsequiousadj

Excessively eager and attentive to please or to obey instructions; fawning, subservient, servile.

obsequiouslyadv

In an obsequious manner.

obsequiousnessnoun

The quality of being obsequious; servile compliance.

obsequitynoun

The state of being obsequious; unctuousness

obsequynoun

The last office for the dead.

observabilitynoun

The state of being observable.

observableadj

Able to be observed.

observablenessnoun

observability

observablyadv

To a detectable degree, sufficient to be observed.

observancenoun

The practice of complying with a law, custom, command or rule.

observandumnoun

A thing to be observed.

observantadj

Alert and paying close attention; watchful.

Observantineadj

Of or pertaining to the Observant branch of Franciscan friars

Observantismnoun

The religious beliefs and practices of the Observants.

Observantistnoun

Synonym of Observant (“member of Franciscan order”).

observantlyadv

In an observant manner.

observantnessnoun

Quality of being observant.

observationnoun

The act of observing, and the fact of being observed (see observance)

observation postnoun

a lookout or vantage point

observationaladj

Relating to observation, especially scientific observation.

observationalismnoun

The philosophical approach that derives knowledge from observations.

observationalistnoun

One who relies on empirical observations.

observationalitynoun

The property of being observational.

observationallyadv

In an observational way.

observationsnoun

plural of observation

observativeadj

observant; watchful

observatornoun

An observer.

observatoriumnoun

An observatory.

observatorynoun

A place where stars, planets and other celestial bodies are observed, usually through a telescope; also place for observing meteorological or other natural phenomena.

observeverb

To notice or view, especially carefully or with attention to detail.

observedverb

simple past and past participle of observe

observedlyadv

In a way that is observed.

observeenoun

One who is observed.

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The English alphabetical index for the letter O contains 15,494 headwords drawn from our Wiktionary-derived dictionary table. At 50 entries per page the browse splits into 310 pages, and you are currently viewing page 16. Every row above is a dictionary-backed entry with a canonical slug, and each links through to a full definition page with pronunciation, senses, etymology, and related-word data where available.

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