oblivion
noun
The state of being unaware or unconscious of what is happening; the state of being forgotten; destruction or extinction.
Etymology
From Latin oblivio "forgetfulness," from oblivisci "to forget," from ob- "away" + a root meaning "smooth."
Examples in Use
- 1.
"The old traditions had faded into oblivion."
- 2.
"He drank himself into oblivion."
- 3.
"Nuclear war threatened total oblivion."
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Fun Fact
Oblivious comes from the same root but means "unaware" rather than "forgotten." Being in oblivion means you're forgotten; being oblivious means you're the one who's forgotten (or unaware).
Word Game Tips
Letters: 8 letters (O, B, L, I, V, I, O, N)
Scrabble Value: 13 points
Tip: Look for common letter combinations like "OB" at the start of words.
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