Definition of oblivion Oblivion

/ʌblɪˈviʌn/ - [ubliveeun] - ob•liv•i•on

We found 9 definitions of oblivion from 5 different sources.

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What does oblivion mean?

WordNet

WordNet by Princeton University

Noun

Plural: oblivions

oblivion - the state of being disregarded or forgotten
  limbo
oblivion - total forgetfulness; "he sought the great oblivion of sleep"
  obliviousness
  forgetfulness tendency to forget
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Wiktionary Wiktionary dictionary logo

  • oblivion (Noun)
    The state of forgetfulness or distraction.
  • oblivion (Noun)
    The state of being completely forgotten.
  • oblivion (Noun)
    A state of permanent unconsciousness existing after death.

Webster DictionaryWebster's Unabridged Dictionary 📘

  • oblivion (n.)
    The act of forgetting, or the state of being forgotten; cessation of remembrance; forgetfulness.
  • oblivion (n.)
    Official ignoring of offenses; amnesty, or general pardon; as, an act of oblivion.

Chambers DictionaryChamber's 20th Century Dictionary 📕

  • oblivion
    ob-liv′i-un, n. act of forgetting or state of being forgotten: remission of punishment.—adj. Obliv′ious, forgetful: prone to forget: causing forgetfulness.—adv. Obliv′iously.—ns. Obliv′iousness; Oblivisc′ence. [Fr.,—L. oblivion-emoblivisci, to forget.]

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