单词 | obviate |
释义 | Word Frequency obviate(ˈɒbvɪˌeɪt) verb ▶ USAGE Only things that have not yet occurred can be obviated. For example, one can obviate a possible future difficulty, but not one that already exists(transitive) to avoid or prevent (a need or difficulty) Derived forms obviation (ˌobviˈation) noun Word origin C16: from Late Latin obviātus prevented, past participle of obviāre; see obvious |
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