augljós

Augl jós is an Icelandic adjective meaning obvious, evident, or self-evident. It describes something that is readily perceived or clear without the need for further explanation. The term is widely used in everyday language, media, and academic writing to indicate that a conclusion, fact, or observation is plainly true.

Etymology and usage: The word is formed from old roots related to seeing, with aug- related to the eye and ljós meaning light. In modern Icelandic, augljóst is used predicatively or attributively, as in “Það er augljóst” (It is obvious) and “augljóst mál” (an obvious matter). The adverbial form is augljóslega, meaning obviously.

Nuance and context: Augljós conveys a strong sense of clarity that requires little or no reasoning to accept. It is appropriate when the conclusion follows plainly from the premises or when something is evident by inspection. In some contexts, overuse of augljóst can be perceived as asserting a point without argument, so it is often balanced with supporting evidence or explanatory detail.

Related terms and variants: Common related terms include ljóst (clear) and augljóslega (obviously). As with many Icelandic adjectives, augljóst inflects with gender and number, and its usage may vary between formal and informal registers.

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