Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

obvious-reason

Noun
/ˈɒbvɪəs ˈriːzən/
Definition
A reason that is clear and easily understood without requiring any further explanation.
Examples
  • It’s an obvious reason for the delay, as the weather has been terrible.
  • When you think about it, the cost increase was due to an obvious reason: inflation.
Meaning
An obvious reason is something so apparent that most people will agree on it without debate or discussion.
Synonyms
  • clear reason
  • evident cause
  • self-evident rationale
  • apparent motive