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unobvious

/ˌʌnˈɑːbviəs/
un · ob · vi · ous
Adverb:unobviously
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• adjective

1

Not easily perceived, understood, or immediately apparent; subtle or inconspicuous.

Example

"The researcher uncovered an unobvious link between the two historical manuscripts that previous scholars had overlooked."

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Word Nuance & Usage

In U.S. patent law, "nonobvious" (or "non-obvious") is the standard statutory term used to describe an invention that is not readily apparent to a person of ordinary skill in the art, whereas "unobvious" is preferred in general literary or analytical contexts.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Unobvious. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/unobvious
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