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obviating


Meanings
  • verb

    make (something unnecessary or redundant) by providing or being something that takes its place; render superfluous.

    - "The new technology obviates the need for manual labor."
    - "His apology obviated any need for further discussion."
  • verb

    make clear or obvious.

    - "The evidence obviated any doubt as to his guilt."
    - "The teacher's explanation obviated any confusion about the problem."

Rhymes
Words rhyming with obviating
evading , invading , persuading , availing
Variants
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obviate , obviated , obviates , obviating , obviation , obviations
Etymology
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late Middle English: from obviate, from Latin obviare 'come in the way, meet, encounter' + -ate, from ob- 'against' + videre 'see'.


Trivia
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  1. Obviating is a rare word that is not commonly used in everyday language.

  2. The word 'obviate' comes from the Latin word 'obviare,' which means 'to come in the way' or 'to meet'.

  3. The word 'obviate' has been used in scientific literature to describe how certain genes or proteins can make the need for other genes or proteins unnecessary.


Related Concepts
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  1. eliminate: Eliminate means to get rid of something completely. Obviating, on the other hand, means to make something unnecessary or redundant, not necessarily getting rid of it completely.

  2. supersede: Supersede means to replace something with a new version or a better version. Obviating, on the other hand, means to make something unnecessary or redundant, not necessarily replacing it with something new.


Culture
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Obviating is a versatile word that has been used extensively in various forms of literature and art. For instance, in literature, it is often used to describe how a character's actions or words make something unnecessary or clear. In art, it can refer to a technique used by artists to make an object or figure appear to be in the foreground by making surrounding objects appear smaller. Obviating has also been used in music to describe a chord progression that makes the previous chord sound unnecessary.

How to Memorize "obviating"

  1. visualize

    - Visualize a situation where one action makes another action unnecessary. For example, imagine cooking a meal that requires no additional seasoning because the main ingredient is already well-seasoned.

  2. associate

    - Associate the word 'obviate' with the idea of making something unnecessary or clear. For example, think of a detective who uncovers a crucial piece of evidence that makes the identity of the culprit obvious.

  3. mnemonics

    - Create a mnemonic phrase such as 'Obviate: Obsolete Before It Arrives' to help remember the meaning of the word.


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