Obviate: meaning, definitions and examples

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obviate

 

[ หˆรคbvฤ“หŒฤt ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

preventing issues

To obviate something means to remove a need or difficulty, essentially making it unnecessary. This term is often used in discussions about solving problems or avoiding potential issues before they arise. It implies a proactive approach to anticipating challenges and taking steps to mitigate them. The term is commonly used in both formal and informal contexts, especially in academic and professional writing.

Synonyms

avoid, deter, eliminate, prevent

Examples of usage

  • The new policy was designed to obviate the need for extra funding.
  • We implement these measures to obviate any disruptions in service.
  • By securing the contract early, we can obviate various complications later.

Translations

Translations of the word "obviate" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น evitar

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคฐเฅ‹เค•เคจเคพ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช vermeiden

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ menghindari

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ัƒััƒะฒะฐั‚ะธ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ unikaฤ‡

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๅ›ž้ฟใ™ใ‚‹

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท รฉviter

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ evitar

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท รถnlemek

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ํ”ผํ•˜๋‹ค

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ูŠุชุฌู†ุจ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ zabrรกnit

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ vyhnรบลฅ sa

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ้ฟๅ…

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ izogniti se

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ forรฐast

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะฑาฑา“ะฐั‚ั‚ะฐัƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒจแƒ”แƒฌแƒงแƒ•แƒ”แƒขแƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ qaรงฤฑnmaq

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ evitar

Word origin

The word 'obviate' comes from the Latin term 'obviatus', which is the past participle of 'obviare', meaning 'to meet in the way' or 'to obstruct'. The prefix 'ob-' means 'against', and 'via' means 'way'. Therefore, the literal translation suggests an action of blocking the way of something. 'Obviate' was introduced into the English language in the early 17th century, with its first recorded use around 1640. It initially conveyed the idea of encountering and addressing issues as they appear, but over time, its meaning has evolved to encapsulate a broader and more proactive approach in problem-solving. The term is used frequently in legal, technical, and academic fields, reflecting a refinement of thought and language. Its usage has remained relatively stable in the English lexicon, often emphasizing a sophisticated method of addressing challenges before they occur.

Word Frequency Rank

At position #14,067, this word is part of sophisticated English vocabulary. It's useful for academic or professional contexts where precise language is needed.