adj.
Pronunciation: ə - ' bli-t ə - ˌ r ā -tiv, ō -, -r ə -tiv
Function: adjective
Date: circa 1812
: inducing or characterized by obliteration: as a : causing or accompanied by closure or collapse of a lumen < obliterative arterial disease> b : tending to make inconspicuous < obliterative behavior>