OBVIATE


Meaning of OBVIATE in English

[ 'ɒbvɪeɪt ]

■ verb

1》 remove (a need or difficulty).

2》 avoid; prevent.

Derivatives

obviation noun

Origin

C16 (earlier (ME) as obviation ): from late L. obviat- , obviare 'prevent'.

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