obviative

1 of 2

adjective

ob·​vi·​a·​tive

ˈäbvēˌātiv

of a grammatical form

: denoting the second of two third persons referred to in a context (as in the construction in some languages corresponding to "he held his [another's] horse") compare proximate

obviative

2 of 2

noun

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plural -s

: an obviative grammatical form

Word History

Etymology

Adjective

obviate + -ive

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