obviation Meaning & Definition
/ˌɒbviˈeɪʃən/
What Does Obviation Mean?
As a noun, obviation means The act of obviating; deterrence or prevention.
Obviation at a Glance
| Part of speech | noun |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | //ˌɒbviˈeɪʃən// |
| Syllables | 1 |
| Synonyms | preclusion, forestalling and deterrence |
| Plural | obviations |
Obviation Definition (Noun)
- The act of obviating; deterrence or prevention.
Synonyms of Obviation
Obviation synonyms and antonyms →Antonyms of Obviation
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Obviation in a Sentence
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Word Forms & Grammar
obviation (countable and uncountable, plural obviations)
Origin of Obviation
From Middle English obviacioun, from Medieval Latin obviātiō.
Pronouncing Obviation
The standard pronunciation of obviation is //ˌɒbviˈeɪʃən//, spoken in 1 syllable.
Common Questions About Obviation
What part of speech is obviation?
Obviation is a noun.
What is another word for obviation?
Words with a similar meaning to obviation include preclusion, forestalling and deterrence. See the full list of obviation synonyms and antonyms.
What is the plural of obviation?
The plural of obviation is obviations.