avoidance Meaning & Definition
/əˈvɔɪdəns/
What Does Avoidance Mean?
Avoidance is a noun that means The act of avoiding or shunning; keeping clear of. It can also mean The act of annulling; annulment.
Word Facts for Avoidance
| Part of speech | noun |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | //əˈvɔɪdəns// |
| Syllables | 1 |
| Synonyms | shunning, dodging and turning away |
| Plural | avoidances |
Avoidance Definition (Noun)
- The act of avoiding or shunning; keeping clear of.
- The act of annulling; annulment.
- The act of becoming vacant, or the state of being vacant, specifically used for the state of a benefice becoming void by the death, deprivation, or resignation of the incumbent.
- The act of dismissing a person.
- The act of quitting a position or benefice.
- The course by which anything (especially water) is carried off.
Noun
- A dismissing or a quitting; removal; withdrawal.
- Any thing that is to be avoided
- The courts by which anything is carried off.
Synonyms of Avoidance
Avoidance synonyms and antonyms →Antonyms of Avoidance
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Avoidance in a Sentence
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Word Forms & Grammar
avoidance (usually uncountable, plural avoidances)
Words That Rhyme With Avoidance
Origin of Avoidance
From Middle English avoidaunce, from avoid + -ance.
Avoidance Pronunciation
Avoidance is pronounced //əˈvɔɪdəns// and has 1 syllable.
Avoidance: Your Questions Answered
What part of speech is avoidance?
Avoidance is a noun.
What is another word for avoidance?
Words with a similar meaning to avoidance include shunning, dodging and turning away. See the full list of avoidance synonyms and antonyms.
What is the plural of avoidance?
The plural of avoidance is avoidances.