obliquity

noun

ō-ˈbli-kwə-tē How to pronounce obliquity (audio)
Definition of obliquitynext
as in ambiguity
the quality or state of having a veiled or uncertain meaning her poetry is sure to satisfy those readers who readily confuse obliquity with profundity

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Recent Examples of obliquity Dedication sifts through the turmoil and joy of Mirah’s life with an intimacy rarely obscured by obliquity or metaphor. — Zach Schonfeld, Pitchfork, 20 Feb. 2026 Until now, it was thought that Earth's stable obliquity was maintained by the presence of our moon. — Keith Cooper, Space.com, 15 Jan. 2026 Because of these wobbles, Earth’s obliquity isn’t perfectly fixed. — Gongjie Li, Discover Magazine, 11 Jan. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for obliquity
  1. ambiguity
  2. mysteriousness
Noun
  • That ambiguity is the central problem facing marine carbon dioxide removal, or mCDR.
    — Alec Luhn, Scientific American, 20 Oct. 2026
  • Christopher Nolan’s recent film reminded me of another time when the world was awash in ambiguity and leaders needed to navigate the perilous voyage across unfamiliar territory.
    — Jeff DeGraff, Fortune, 17 Oct. 2026
Definition of ambiguity
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  • That intrigue and mysteriousness still rest in the canyon walls today.
    — Madison Dapcevich, Outside, 13 Sep. 2025
Definition of mysteriousness

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