obviation
obviation · obviations
The act of obviating; deterrence or preventionThe act of obviating; deterrence or prevention.
/ˌɒbviˈeɪʃən/
» If First Nations interest you, maybe read the article "Focus, obviation, and word order in East Cree."
Meaning
1 senses(countable, uncountable)The act of obviating; deterrence or prevention.
More definitions
- the act of preventing something by anticipating and disposing of it effectively
Examples
1 sentencesIf First Nations interest you, maybe read the article "Focus, obviation, and word order in East Cree."
Origin
From Middle English obviacioun, from Medieval Latin obviātiō.From Middle English obviacioun, from Medieval Latin obviātiō.
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Forms
plural: obviations| Singular | obviation |
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Synonyms
4 synonymsClose in meaning
- the act of preventing something by anticipating and disposing of it effectively:forestallingpreclusion
Word family
1 related wordsRelatedobviate
Lessons for this word
1 lessons- A1Countable and uncountable nouns — Because it can be uncountable