Obviously

This morning I heard an interesting phrase, “Tacitly obvious.” This is definitely an oxymoron. Tacit means subtle, and obvious means it’s out there, easy to see, plain as the nose on your face, clear, unambiguous. I enjoy defining words.

Now I’ll check these with the authorities, so I can see the etymology.

Tacit – adj. not spoken; implied. It’s from the Latin word tacitus (silent).

Obvioius – adj. easily perceived or understood; easily seen through, not subtle. From Latin also.

Is it tacit or obvious that I love words?