oblivion

Intermediate

/əˈblɪv.i.ən/

noun
Being completely forgotten or unknown

oblivion in a sentence

  • “Ancient languages faded into oblivion.”
  • “The technology is destined for oblivion .”
  • “The names of the people who lived here long ago have faded into oblivion.”
  • “His theories have faded into scientific oblivion.”

What does “oblivion” mean?

oblivion (noun) means being completely forgotten or unknown. It is pronounced /əˈblɪv.i.ən/. Vocaby pairs the definition with audio and real example sentences so the word is easy to remember — and brings it back for review right before you'd forget it.

Frequently asked questions

What does "oblivion" mean?
oblivion (noun) means: Being completely forgotten or unknown
How do you pronounce "oblivion"?
"oblivion" is pronounced /əˈblɪv.i.ən/ in IPA. You can tap to hear it spoken aloud in the Vocaby app.
How do you use "oblivion" in a sentence?
Here is "oblivion" used in a sentence: Ancient languages faded into oblivion.

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