unobvious

adjective

un·​obvious
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: not obvious : not immediately apparent
in mathematical science connections are exhibited which … are extremely unobviousA. N. Whitehead

Word History

First Known Use

1643, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of unobvious was in 1643

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“Unobvious.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/unobvious. Accessed 19 Mar. 2024.

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