Obtusior

Obtusior is a term that can appear in various contexts, most commonly in mathematics and linguistics. In geometry, it refers to an angle that is larger than a right angle (90 degrees) but smaller than a straight angle (180 degrees). Angles are classified based on their degree measurement, and obtusion is the state of being obtuse. For example, a 120-degree angle is an obtuse angle. This contrasts with acute angles, which are less than 90 degrees, and right angles, which are exactly 90 degrees.

In linguistics, obtusion can refer to a perceived dulling or blunting of meaning or perception. This might occur when a word or phrase is used so frequently that its original impact or nuance diminishes. It can also describe a situation where information or a concept becomes less clear or sharp over time, perhaps due to misinterpretation or simplification. The term suggests a loss of precision or a fading of distinctiveness.