SuaviloquyToday’s word

obscuration

Obscuration, n.

Etymology: [L. obscurativ: cf.F. obscuration. See Obscure, v. t. ]

The act or operation of obscuring; the state of being obscured; as, the obscuration of the moon in an eclipse. Sir J. Herschel.

Shades of meaning

Fernald lists obscuration only as an antonym, under revelation.

He lists it without comment; the entries above explain its neighbors.

Synonyms

none given

Antonyms