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obfuscatory

adj · 1 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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adj

Meaning 1

Tending to obfuscate; intended to conceal the truth by confusion.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Examples

  • I can't vote for a resolution with such obfuscatory language.

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History

Etymology

Etymology tree English obfuscate Proto-Indo-European *-tōr Proto-Italic *-tōr Latin -tor Proto-Indo-European *-(i)yós Proto-Italic *-ijos Proto-Italic *-ios Old Latin -ios Latin -ius Latin -tōriusder. Middle English -orie English -ory English obfuscatory From obfuscate + -ory.