"The eyes see" - it is from these two words that the adverb "obviously" comes from. This concept in Efremova's dictionary is interpreted as "absolutely clear", "undoubted", that is, based on its two components, it means "the truth before the eyes." Similar words are obvious (n.) and obvious (adj.).
What does science say about language
From the point of view of morphology, obviously - this is an adverb. That is, a part of speech that is independent and unchangeable. They can designate a sign:
- items;
- action;
- signs.
The question for the word is "how?".
Obviously, this is an adverb with the following characteristics:
- According to the lexical meaning - defining, qualitative.
- Predicative (they denote non-dynamic states, in impersonal sentences it is a predicate.).
- An introductory word indicating the degree of certainty of the fact that is being said.
Obviously it's a tricky wordconsisting of:
of 2 roots: -och- and –view-;
connective vowel e;
2 suffixes –n-o.
Meaning of the word
There are several meanings to the word "obviously". This is undeniable, and noticeable, and clear, and others. They are illustrated in a table of usages.
| Meaning | Examples |
| No objection, no doubt | Learning the meaning of words is obviously useful. |
| Evaluation of something undoubted (predicate) - where any objections are inappropriate, in the meaning of clear or clear |
Obviously, communism never arrived in our country. Young people obviously spend a lot more time on social media than in theaters and libraries. |
| Clearly visible, clearly visible, noticeable (obsolete) | The town was improved, landscaped, obviously prettier from year to year. |
| Expresses a statement similar in meaning to words such as: of course, of course, of course |
Dissenters will obviously make some arguments in defense of their position. Obviously we will never forget this shock. After what happened, we'll have to part, obviously. |
| It's about what is acceptable or possible (similar words: probably, apparently, probably) |
You,obviously take me for an idiot? Obviously, I'm out of place in this luxurious society! If she forgot so easily, she never loved, obviously. |
| When there is a confirmation with some uncertainty (it's obviously a particle here) | The failed passenger looked sadly after the train, apparently the last one. |
| With sarcastic overtones (close to unlikely) | Before the lecturer's thoughtful statements, the audience apparently thought they were living on the moon. |
Captain Obvious
This ironic idiom can often be found on the Russian Internet. At the same time, the proud title of Cap is awarded to the interlocutor, who is recognized as a superhero with unique abilities for the fact that he willingly shares common truths and obvious things in an edifying tone.
So, those who have read and mastered the material presented can safely say: “thank you, Cap!” the one who will enlighten them, which is obvious - this is both an adverb and a particle.
