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   oblivion

   /əˈblɪvɪən/

   noun

   • 1. the state of being unaware or unconscious of what is happening around one: "they drank themselves into oblivion" Similar unconsciousnessinsensibilitystuporstupefactionsenselessnessblanknessdarknesscomablackoutobliviousnessunawarenessignoranceamnesialiterary:the waters of LetheOpposite consciousnessawareness
   • ▪ the state of being forgotten, especially by the public: "his name will fade into oblivion"
   • ▪ destruction or extinction: "only our armed forces stood between us and oblivion" Similar obscuritynon-existencelimbovoidvacuumnothingnessnihilitynullityextinctionanonymityneglectdisregardOpposite fame
   • 2. amnesty or pardon. historical

   Word Origin late Middle English: via Old French from Latin oblivio(n-), from oblivisci ‘forget’.

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   Oblivion means the state of forgetting or being forgotten, or the lack of awareness or consciousness. Learn about its etymology, synonyms, examples, and related words from the Merriam-Webster dictionary.

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   OBLIVION definition: 1. the state of being completely forgotten: 2. the state of being completely destroyed: 3. the…. Learn more.

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   Oblivion means the state of being completely forgotten, destroyed or unconscious. Learn how to use this word in different contexts and languages with Cambridge Dictionary.

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   Oblivion is the state of being completely forgotten or unknown, or the act or process of dying out. Learn more about its origin, synonyms, and usage in sentences from various sources.

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   3 meanings: 1. the condition of being forgotten or disregarded 2. the state of being mentally withdrawn or blank 3. law an.... Click for more definitions.

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   Oblivion is the state of being forgotten or disregarded, or total forgetfulness. Learn more about this word, its pronunciation, and related terms with examples and citations.

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   Oblivion is a state of being unaware, forgotten or destroyed. Learn how to use this word in different contexts, with pictures, pronunciation and related words.

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   Oblivion means a situation in which someone or something is not remembered or not aware of what is happening around you. Learn more about this word, its synonyms, and how to use it in sentences with the Cambridge Learner's Dictionary.

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    The state or fact of forgetting or having forgotten; forgetfulness; (also) freedom from care or worry. Frequently used with reference to the River Lethe in Greek Mythology, which was supposed to produce a state of forgetfulness in those who drank from its waters. a1393. Which Ring bar of Oblivion the name.

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    Oblivion definition: the state of being completely forgotten or unknown. See examples of OBLIVION used in a sentence.