obvious
adjective
easily seen, recognized, or understood; open to view or knowledge; evident.
nonobviousness
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a word derived from
obvious.
Example Sentences
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Instead, it was that the genes failed to meet the standards of novelty, usefulness and nonobviousness required if an invention is to be protected.
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