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obscurum per obscurius

/ əbˈskjʊərəm pɜːr əbˈskjʊərɪəs /

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Word History and Origins

Origin of obscurum per obscurius1

Latin: the obscure by the more obscure

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Example Sentences

You have heard of obscurity illustrated by a further obscurity,—obscurum per obscurius.

The result would be obscurum per obscurius, a remedy worse than the disease.

Obscurum per obscurius—Explaining something obscure by what is more obscure.

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