1. Easily perceived or understood; quite apparent. See synonyms at apparent. 2. Easily seen through because of a lack of subtlety; transparent: an obvious political ploy.3.Archaic Standing in the way or in front.
ETYMOLOGY:
From Latin obvius, from obviam, in the way, within reach : ob-, against; see ob– + viam, accusative sing. of via, way; see wegh- in Appendix I.
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