obfuscation
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/ˌɑːbfəˈskeɪʃən/
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/ˌɒbfʌˈskeɪʃən/
(obfuscate)
make unclear
Etymology
Etymology Information
'obfuscation' originates from Latin, specifically the word 'obfuscatio,' where 'ob-' meant 'against' and 'fuscare' meant 'to darken.'
Historical Evolution
'obfuscatio' transformed into the French word 'obfuscation,' and eventually became the modern English word 'obfuscation' through Middle English.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'to darken or obscure,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'making something unclear or unintelligible.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
the action of making something obscure, unclear, or unintelligible.
The obfuscation of the instructions made the task difficult to complete.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:41