English Words: O

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obsequiousadj

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

observableadj

Able to be observed.

observancenoun

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

observantadj

Alert and paying close attention; watchful.

observationnoun

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

observationaladj

Relating to observation, especially scientific observation.

observationsnoun

plural of observation

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

observernoun

One who makes observations, monitors or takes notice.

observingverb

present participle and gerund of observe

obsessverb

To be preoccupied with a single topic or emotion.

obsessedverb

simple past and past participle of obsess

obsessionnoun

The quality of being obsessed.

obsessiveadj

Prone to cause obsession.

obsessivelyadv

In an obsessive manner.

obsidiannoun

A type of naturally occurring black glass produced by volcanoes.

obsolescencenoun

The state of being obsolete—no longer in use; gone into disuse; disused or neglected.

obsolescentadj

In the process of becoming obsolete, but not obsolete yet.

obsoleteadj

No longer in use; gone into disuse; disused or neglected (often in favour of something newer).

Obstname

A surname from German.

obstaclenoun

Something that impedes, stands in the way of, or holds up progress, either physically or figuratively

obstetricadj

Of or relating to obstetrics (the care of women during and after pregnancy).

obstetricaladj

Alternative form of obstetric.

obstetriciannoun

A physician who specializes in childbirth.

obstetricsnoun

The care of women during and after pregnancy.

obstinacynoun

The state, or an act, of stubbornness or doggedness.

obstinateadj

Stubbornly adhering to an opinion, purpose, or course, usually with implied unreasonableness; persistent.

obstinatelyadv

In an obstinate manner.

obstructverb

To block or fill (a passage) with obstacles or an obstacle.

obstructionnoun

The act of obstructing, or state of being obstructed.

obstructionismnoun

A deliberate policy of obstructing something, especially a political process or body.

obstructionistnoun

Someone who systematically obstructs the actions of others.

obstructiveadj

Causing obstructions.

obtainverb

To get hold of; to gain possession of, to procure; to acquire, in any way.

obtainableadj

Able to be obtained.

obtainedverb

simple past and past participle of obtain

obtainingverb

present participle and gerund of obtain

obtrusiveadj

Of a person: overly assertive, bold, or domineering; pushy; also, ostentatious.

obtuseadj

Blunt; not sharp, pointed, or acute in form.

obverseadj

Turned or facing toward the observer.

obviadj

Clipping of obvious.

obviateverb

To anticipate and prevent or bypass (something which would otherwise have been necessary or required); to render (something) unnecessary.

obviousadj

Easily discovered, seen, or understood; self-explanatory.

obviouslyadv

In an obvious or clearly apparent manner.

obviousnessnoun

The characteristic of being obvious.

obvsadv

Clipping of obviously.

OCnoun

Initialism of original content.

ocanoun

Any of species Oxalis tuberosa (syn. Oxalis crenata), which bear edible tubers.

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The English alphabetical index for the letter O contains 1,431 headwords drawn from our Wiktionary-derived dictionary table. At 50 entries per page the browse splits into 29 pages, and you are currently viewing page 4. 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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