obvolvence
The state or condition of being wrapped, enveloped, or enshrouded by a surrounding layer. It is used both literally in biological contexts to describe a covering and metaphorically to describe being obscured or hidden.
Examples
3 of 5The obvolvence of the morning fog over the harbor created a mysterious atmosphere.
The obvolvence of the morning fog over the harbor created a mysterious atmosphere.
The scholar noted the obvolvence of the ancient manuscript in several layers of protective parchment.
The scholar noted the obvolvence of the ancient manuscript in several layers of protective parchment.
After the long hike, I really enjoyed the obvolvence of my warm sleeping bag.
After the long hike, I really enjoyed the obvolvence of my warm sleeping bag.
Antonyms
Word Family
Memory Tip
Break it down: 'ob' (around) + 'volve' (to roll, like a revolver or evolve). It literally means 'rolling around' something to cover it.
Quick Quiz
The total ________ of the mountain peak in clouds made it impossible for the climbers to find their way.
Correct!
The correct answer is: obvolvence
Examples
The obvolvence of the morning fog over the harbor created a mysterious atmosphere.
everydayThe obvolvence of the morning fog over the harbor created a mysterious atmosphere.
The scholar noted the obvolvence of the ancient manuscript in several layers of protective parchment.
formalThe scholar noted the obvolvence of the ancient manuscript in several layers of protective parchment.
After the long hike, I really enjoyed the obvolvence of my warm sleeping bag.
informalAfter the long hike, I really enjoyed the obvolvence of my warm sleeping bag.
In botanical terms, the obvolvence of the seedling within the cotyledon is crucial for its survival during dormancy.
academicIn botanical terms, the obvolvence of the seedling within the cotyledon is crucial for its survival during dormancy.
The obvolvence of the startup's true financial status within complex shell companies raised red flags.
businessThe obvolvence of the startup's true financial status within complex shell companies raised red flags.
Antonyms
Word Family
Common Collocations
Common Phrases
in a state of obvolvence
in a state of being wrapped or hidden
the obvolvence of the soul
the metaphorical shrouding of the spirit
under the obvolvence of
under the cover or wrapping of
Often Confused With
Obvolute is an adjective describing things that are rolled up, while obvolvence is the noun state of being so.
Involvement implies participation or connection, whereas obvolvence implies physical or literal covering.
Usage Notes
Obvolvence is an extremely rare and formal term. It is primarily found in 18th-19th century literature or specialized botanical and zoological texts describing how organisms are wrapped.
Common Mistakes
Learners often mistake this for 'obsolescence' (the state of being outdated) or try to use it to mean 'involvement' in a social sense, which is incorrect.
Memory Tip
Break it down: 'ob' (around) + 'volve' (to roll, like a revolver or evolve). It literally means 'rolling around' something to cover it.
Word Origin
Derived from the Latin 'obvolvere', where 'ob-' means over/around and 'volvere' means to roll or turn.
Grammar Patterns
Cultural Context
The word reflects a period of scientific classification where Latin-based terminology was standard for describing natural phenomena.
Quick Quiz
The total ________ of the mountain peak in clouds made it impossible for the climbers to find their way.
Correct!
The correct answer is: obvolvence
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