Meanings
obliterature1
- obsoleterareuncountableSynonym of obliteration.
After describing the gradual obliterature of the prominences by the advancing moon, he says, "These observations have convinced me that the prominences belong to the sun, and that it is unreasonable to assert the contrary."
1870, The Month, volume 12, page 56Synonyms: obliteration
obliterature2
- uncountableliterary criticismForms of literature that are somehow obliterated or void, for example, by being interpreted in a way not intended by the original author.
Synonyms & antonyms
nounSynonym of obliteration.
Origin
obliterature · noun
From obliterate + -ure (suffix denoting the result of an action).
Full word history & related roots →Cite this entry
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