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 Definitions of oblivion  [əˈblɪv i ən]  

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Definition of 'oblivion' Random House Webster's College Dictionary 

1. (n.) oblivion
the state of being completely forgotten.

2.  oblivion
the state of forgetting or of being oblivious:
the oblivion of sleep.

Etymology:  (1350–1400; ME (< MF) < L oblīviō=oblīv(īscī) to forget +-iō -ion)

Definition of 'oblivion' Princeton's WordNet 

1. (noun) oblivion, limbo
the state of being disregarded or forgotten

2. (noun) obliviousness, oblivion
total forgetfulness
"he sought the great oblivion of sleep"


Definition of 'oblivion' Webster Dictionary 

1. (noun) oblivion
the act of forgetting, or the state of being forgotten; cessation of remembrance; forgetfulness

2. (noun) oblivion
official ignoring of offenses; amnesty, or general pardon; as, an act of oblivion


Definitions of 'oblivion' The Roycroft Dictionary 

oblivion
1. The memory of Eternity.

2. A place where the human race and politicians are as one; where immortals are afflicted with aphasia; where God enjoys a long siesta; where we lose the bores and all those good folks who want to tell us the sad story of their lives.



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