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ob•vi•ous
Pronunciation: (ob'vē-us), [key]—
adj.
1. easily seen, recognized, or understood; open to view or knowledge; evident:
an obvious advantage.
2. lacking in subtlety.
3. Obs.being or standing in the way.
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