obscurantism — the practice of deliberately preventing the facts or full details of something from becoming known
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: the practice of deliberately preventing the facts or full details of something from becoming known
Pronunciation (IPA): /əbˈskjʊrənˌtɪzəm/
Example Sentences
- The professor's obscurantism made even simple concepts sound like rocket science.
- Corporate obscurantism prevents consumers from understanding the true environmental impact of products.
- Medieval obscurantism kept scientific knowledge locked away from ordinary people.
obscurantism
NOUN[/əbˈskjʊrənˌtɪzəm/]
the practice of deliberately preventing the facts or full details of something from becoming known
Deliberately hiding important information
Obscurantism fights journalism, breeding terrorism
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🌳Etymology
Origin
Derived from Latin obscurus meaning 'dark' or 'obscure', the term emerged in reference to the deliberate concealment of knowledge by medieval religious authorities to prevent public enlightenment. It developed as a noun denoting the practice or policy of intentionally obscuring truth and suppressing intellectual advancement.
Breakdown
obscur- (dark, obscure, from Latin obscurus) + -ant (denoting agent or practice) + -ism (doctrine, system, or practice), literally 'the practice of obscuring or keeping dark'.
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📝Examples
“The professor's obscurantism made even simple concepts sound like rocket science.”
“Corporate obscurantism prevents consumers from understanding the true environmental impact of products.”
“Medieval obscurantism kept scientific knowledge locked away from ordinary people.”
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