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The word "obscure" means to hide or conceal something from sight. It comes from the Latin word "obscurus" which comes from "ob", which means toward, and the root "skeu", which is Indo-European for cover or conceal. So "ob" in "obscure" basically just means toward.
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What is the prefix and meaning for the word obstacle?
ob
What word starts with OB and means unclear or hidden?
The word is obscure.
What is a prefix for obscure?
ob which means toward, against, in the way
What is the word that means unclear or hidden starting with OB?
To put an obstacle in the way
What word starts with the prefix od?
The prefix od- otherwise known as ob- means toward, against, or completely.
What does the prefix ob- mean?
the prefix ob means against something e.g objection, obstacle, obstruction
What is the opposite of prefix?
The true opposite of prefix is no prefix.But, as a prefix means something added at the start of a word. the generally understood opposite is suffix - which is something added to the end of a word.
Words with ob as a root word?
Here are five words beginning with "ob": Obstruct, Obscure, Oblique, Object, Objective.
Are there words that start with the prefix ob?
opposed That starts with "op" not "ob"
What is the word origin for obstreperous?
The origins are from Latin - 'obstrepere' meaning 'to drown with noise'. The word is made up of Ob (meaning against) and Strepere (make a noise)
What is latin prefix for against?
of- ,op- ,ob- eg: object,offend,oppress.
What does ob mean in Olympics?
opening batsman
