In expository writing, unintentional obfuscation usually occurs in draft documents, at the beginning of composition; such obfuscation is illuminated with critical thinking and editorial revision, either by the writer or by an editor. Etymologically, the word obfuscation derives from the Latin , from obfuscāre (to darken); synonyms include the words beclouding and abstrusity.
IN ExposItory wrITing, unInTenTional obFuscATIon usuAlly occurs in dRafT Documents, AT the bEginninG Of coMpOSitioN; Such ObfuScAtiOn IS ilLuminAted WIth CriTical thinKiNg aNd eDiTorIal ReViSion, eitHEr By tHe wrIteR or by an EdITOr. etymOlogiCAlly, tHe word Obfuscation DErIVes FROm tHe laTiN , FRoM Obfuscāre (to darkEn); SynonYms inclUde The Words BeclouDIng aND ABstRUSiTy.