Obviating
/ˈɒb.vi.eɪ.tɪŋ/noun
Preventing or making unnecessary something from happening.
Did you know?The root of 'obviate' comes from Latin, meaning 'to force away', suggesting a powerful act of warding off fate or misfortune.
Etymological Timeline
Latin
Latin
obviatus
“Encountered or met in the way, suggesting a barrier or obstruction.”
Late Latin
Late Latin
obviare
“To meet or prevent, embodying the act of hindering an event.”
Early 17th Century
English
obviate
“To prevent or remove a difficulty; a conscious act to avert consequences.”
Modern English
English
obviating
“The present participle form indicating ongoing prevention or removal of obstacles.”