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  • English Word Observership Definition The office or work of an observer.
  • English Word Observing Definition of Observe
  • English Word Observing Definition Giving particular attention; habitually attentive to what passes; as, an observing person; an observing mind.
  • English Word Obsess Definition To besiege; to beset.
  • English Word Obsession Definition The act of besieging.
  • English Word Obsession Definition The state of being besieged; -- used specifically of a person beset by a spirit from without.
  • English Word Obsidian Definition A kind of glass produced by volcanoes. It is usually of a black color, and opaque, except in thin splinters.
  • English Word Obsidional Definition Of or pertaining to a siege.
  • English Word Obsigillation Definition A sealing up.
  • English Word Obsign Definition To seal; to confirm, as by a seal or stamp.
  • English Word Obsignate Definition To seal; to ratify.
  • English Word Obsignation Definition The act of sealing or ratifying; the state of being sealed or confirmed; confirmation, as by the Holy Spirit.
  • English Word Obsignatory Definition Ratifying; confirming by sealing.
  • English Word Obsolesce Definition To become obsolescent.
  • English Word Obsolescence Definition The state of becoming obsolete.
  • English Word Obsolescent Definition Going out of use; becoming obsolete; passing into desuetude.
  • English Word Obsolete Definition No longer in use; gone into disuse; disused; neglected; as, an obsolete word; an obsolete statute; -- applied chiefly to words, writings, or observances.
  • English Word Obsolete Definition Not very distinct; obscure; rudimental; imperfectly developed; abortive.
  • English Word Obsolete Definition To become obsolete; to go out of use.
  • English Word Obsoletely Definition In an obsolete manner.
  • English Word Obsoleteness Definition The state of being obsolete, or no longer used; a state of desuetude.
  • English Word Obsoleteness Definition Indistinctness; want of development.
  • English Word Obsoletism Definition A disused word or phrase; an archaism.
  • English Word Obstacle Definition That which stands in the way, or opposes; anything that hinders progress; a hindrance; an obstruction, physical or moral.
  • English Word Obstancy Definition Opposition; impediment; obstruction.
  • English Word Obstetric Definition Alt. of Obstetrical
  • English Word Obstetrical Definition Of or pertaining to midwifery, or the delivery of women in childbed; as, the obstetric art.
  • English Word Obstetricate Definition To perform the office of midwife.
  • English Word Obstetricate Definition To assist as a midwife.
  • English Word Obstetrication Definition The act of assisting as a midwife; delivery.