Indian Institute of Foreign Trade 2016 Solved Paper
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Directions for questions 85-87: Etymological description of the ‘word’ is given in each question. Identify the origin/source of the ‘word’
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Obvious (adjective)
It means “frequently met with”. The origin of the word comes from obvius “that is in the way, presenting itself readily, open, exposed, commonplace,” also from obviam (adv.) “in the way”, from ob “against” + viam. accusative of via “way”, meaning “plain to see, evident” is first recorded in 1630.
It means “frequently met with”. The origin of the word comes from obvius “that is in the way, presenting itself readily, open, exposed, commonplace,” also from obviam (adv.) “in the way”, from ob “against” + viam. accusative of via “way”, meaning “plain to see, evident” is first recorded in 1630.
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