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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)
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| Definition of 'oblivion' |
Princeton's WordNet |
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1. (noun) oblivion, limbo
the state of being disregarded or forgotten
2. (noun) obliviousness, oblivion
total forgetfulness
"he sought the great oblivion of sleep"
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| Definition of 'oblivion' |
Webster Dictionary |
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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
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| Definitions of 'oblivion' |
The Roycroft Dictionary |
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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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