Definitions
- Describing something that is not immediately apparent or easy to see. - Referring to a solution or answer that is not readily apparent or easily discovered. - Talking about a hidden or subtle quality or characteristic that is not obvious at first glance.
- Describing something that is not immediately apparent or easy to see. - Referring to a solution or answer that is not readily apparent or easily discovered. - Talking about a hidden or subtle quality or characteristic that is not obvious at first glance.
List of Similarities
- 1Both words describe something that is not immediately apparent or easy to see.
- 2Both words can be used to refer to a solution or answer that is not readily apparent or easily discovered.
- 3Both words can be used to describe a hidden or subtle quality or characteristic that is not obvious at first glance.
What is the difference?
- 1Usage: Nonobvious is more commonly used than unobvious.
- 2Connotation: Nonobvious may suggest a higher level of complexity or difficulty in discovering something, while unobvious may suggest a lower level of complexity or difficulty.
- 3Formality: Nonobvious may be considered more formal than unobvious.
Remember this!
Nonobvious and unobvious are synonyms that describe something that is not immediately apparent or easy to see. They can both be used to refer to a solution or answer that is not readily apparent or easily discovered, or to describe a hidden or subtle quality or characteristic that is not obvious at first glance. However, nonobvious is more commonly used, may suggest a higher level of complexity, and is considered more formal than unobvious.
