Abstrusities

C2 16+

Pronunciation: /æbˈstruːsətiz/

Definitions of abstrusities

noun complex or obscure things, ideas, or language

Example Sentences

A1 The teacher explained the lesson in a simple way so that the students could understand, avoiding any abstrusities.

A2 The book on basic mathematics was easy to follow, without any confusing abstrusities.

B1 The scientific paper was filled with abstrusities that made it difficult for the average reader to comprehend.

B2 The legal document was full of abstrusities that required careful analysis by the lawyers.

C1 The philosopher's writings were known for their deep abstrusities, challenging even the most intellectual readers.

C2 The novel delved into the abstrusities of human nature, leaving readers pondering its complex themes long after finishing the book.

Examples of abstrusities in a Sentence

formal The professor's lecture was filled with abstrusities that left the students feeling confused.

informal I couldn't understand a word of what the speaker was saying, it was all abstrusities to me.

slang That book is full of abstrusities, I couldn't make heads or tails of it.

figurative His mind was a labyrinth of abstrusities, making it hard for others to understand his thought process.

Grammatical Forms of abstrusities

plural

abstrusities

comparative

more abstruse

superlative

most abstruse

present tense

abstrusities

future tense

will abstrusities

perfect tense

have abstrusities

continuous tense

is abstrusities

singular

abstrusity

positive degree

abstruse

infinitive

to abstrusify

gerund

abstrusifying

participle

abstrusified

Origin and Evolution of abstrusities

First Known Use: 1601 year
Language of Origin: Latin
Story behind the word: The word 'abstrusities' originated from the Latin word 'abstrūsitās', meaning difficulty of understanding or complexity.
Evolution of the word: Over time, 'abstrusities' has continued to be used to describe things that are obscure, difficult to understand, or overly complex.