əbˈskjuə adj. & v. --adj. 1
not clearly expressed or
easily understood. 2
unexplained,
doubtful. 3
dark,
dim. 4
indistinct; not
clear. 5
hidden;
remote from observation. 6 a
unnoticed. b (of a person)
undistinguished,
hardly known. 7 (of a colour)
dingy,
dull,
indefinite. --v.tr. 1
make obscure, dark, indistinct, or
unintelligible. 2 dim
the glory of;
outshine. 3
conceal from
sight. øobscure
vowel =
indeterminate vowel. øøobscuration n. obscurely adv. [ME f. OF obscur f. L obscurus dark]