“Eyes see” - it is from these two words that the adverb “obviously” came about. This concept in the Ephraim’s dictionary is interpreted as “absolutely obvious”, “undoubted”, that is, based on its two components, it means “truth before the eyes”. Similar words - evidence (n.) And obvious (adj.).
What language science will say
From the point of view of morphology, obviously - this is an adverb. That is, the part of speech that is independent and unchangeable. They may indicate a sign:
The question for the word is “how?”.
Obviously, this is an adverb that has the following characteristics:
- By lexical meaning - definitive, qualitative.
- Predicative (they denote non-dynamic states, in impersonal sentences it is a predicate.).
- Introductory word indicating the degree of certainty of the fact referred to.
Obviously, this is a complex word consisting of:
2 roots: -och- and -vid-;
connecting vowel e;
2 suffixes ––– about.
Meaning of the word
The word "obvious" has several meanings. This is undoubtedly noticeable, and clearly, and others. They are illustrated in the table with options for use.
What does it mean | Examples |
No objection, no doubt | Obviously, learning the meaning of words is helpful. |
Evaluation of something certain (predicative) - where any objection is inappropriate, meaning is clear or clear | Obviously, communism did not come about in our country. Young people, quite obviously, spend much more time on social networks than in theaters and libraries. |
Visible, obviously, noticeably (obsolete) | The town was being landscaped, planted green, obviously obvious from year to year. |
Expresses a statement that is close in meaning to such words as: of course, of course, of course | Those who disagree will obviously bring some kind of argument in defense of their position. Obviously, we will never forget this shock. After what happened, we will have to leave, obviously. |
It is about what is permissible or possible (related words: probably, apparently, probably) | You obviously keep me an idiot? Obviously, I'm superfluous in this luxurious society! Kohl forgot so easily, she never loved, obviously. |
When there is confirmation with a degree of uncertainty (here it is obvious - this is a particle) | The failed passenger looked sadly after the train, apparently the last. |
With sarcastic coloring (close to unlikely) | Before the lecturer's thoughtful statements, the audience obviously believed that they were living on the moon. |
Captain obvious
This ironic phraseology can often be found on the open spaces of the Russian Internet. In this case, the interlocutor is recognized as the proud title of Cap, who is recognized as a superhero with unique abilities for the fact that he willingly shares in truthful tones common truths and obvious things.
So, having read and mastered the stated material, they can safely say: “thanks, Cap!” to one who begins to enlighten them, which is obvious - this is both an adverb and a particle.