oblivion Meaning, Definition & Usage

  1. noun the state of being disregarded or forgotten
    limbo.
  2. noun total forgetfulness
    obliviousness.
    • he sought the great oblivion of sleep

WordNet

Ob*liv"i*on noun
Etymology
L. oblivio, akin to oblivisci to forget: cf. OF. oblivion.
Definitions
  1. The act of forgetting, or the state of being forgotten; cessation of remembrance; forgetfulness.
    Second childishness and mere oblivion. Shak.
    Among our crimes oblivion may be set. Dryden
    The origin of our city will be buried in eternal oblivion. W. Irving.
  2. Official ignoring of offenses; amnesty, or general pardon; as, an act of oblivion. Sir J. Davies. Syn. -- See Forgetfulness.

Webster 1913