Third-person singular simple present indicative form of obviate

(transitive) To anticipate and prevent or bypass (something which would otherwise have been necessary or required). / (transitive) To avoid (a future problem or difficult situation).

(linguistics) Synonym of obviative

(linguistics) Synonym of obviative

The act of obviating; deterrence or prevention.

plural of obviation

present participle of obviate

simple past tense and past participle of obviate

plural of obviator

One who obviates.