̷ ̷ˈ ̷ ̷ ̷ ̷ˌrā]d.]iv, _rə], ]t], ]ēv also ]əv adjective
: inducing or characterized by obliteration: as
a. : causing or accompanied by collapse or closure of a lumen (as of a blood vessel)
obliterative endarteritis
b. : tending to make inconspicuous
the characteristic obliterative shading of fishes
obliterative behavior
• ob·lit·er·a·tive·ly ]ə̇vlē, -li adverb