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- [ob-vee-eyt]
- /ˈɒb viˌeɪt/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [ob-vee-eyt]
- /ˈɒb viˌeɪt/
Definitions of obviation word
- verb with object obviation to anticipate and prevent or eliminate (difficulties, disadvantages, etc.) by effective measures; render unnecessary: to obviate the risk of serious injury. 1
- noun obviation The act of obviating; deterrence or prevention. 1
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Origin of obviation
First appearance:
before 1590 One of the 37% oldest English words
1590-1600; < Latin obviātus, past participle of obviāre to act contrary to, derivative of obvius; see obvious, -ate1
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Parts of speech for Obviation
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
obviation popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 77% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
According to our data most of word are more popular. This word is almost not used. It has a much more popular synonym.
obviation usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for obviation
noun obviation
- prevention — the act of preventing; effectual hindrance.
- avoidance — Avoidance of someone or something is the act of avoiding them.
- blockage — A blockage in a pipe, tube, or tunnel is an object which blocks it, or the state of being blocked.
- determent — to discourage or restrain from acting or proceeding: The large dog deterred trespassers.
- deterrence — Deterrence is the prevention of something, especially war or crime, by having something such as weapons or punishment to use as a threat.
Antonyms for obviation
noun obviation
- aid — Aid is money, equipment, or services that are provided for people, countries, or organizations who need them but cannot provide them for themselves.
- assistance — If you give someone assistance, you help them do a job or task by doing part of the work for them.
- clearance — Clearance is the removal of old buildings, trees, or other things that are not wanted from an area.
- continuation — The continuation of something is the fact that it continues, rather than stopping.
- go — to move or proceed, especially to or from something: They're going by bus.
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