Oblivion /əˈblɪvɪən/

noun: oblivion

 

I. The state of being forgotten, especially by the public.

“This exhibition will be around for a month or two, then fade into oblivion.”

Similar meaning: unconsciousness, insensibility, obliviousness

 

II. The state of being unaware or unconscious of what is happening around one.

“Within the hour he had slipped once again into deep and dreamless oblivion.”

Similar meaning: forgetfulness, darkness, coma

 

III. Destruction or extinction.

“All the furniture in my room was destroyed into oblivion.”

Similar meaning: nothingness, death, disappearance

 

IV. Official disregard or overlooking of offenses; pardon; amnesty.

 

(Anotaci nelze doslovně přeložit, proto je ponechána v anglickém jazyce.)