Definition of OBVIATION

obviation

Plural: obviations

Noun

  • the act of preventing something by anticipating and disposing of it effectively
  • The act of obviating; deterrence or prevention.

Origin / Etymology

From Middle English obviacioun, from Medieval Latin obviātiō.

Scrabble Score: 14

obviation: valid Scrabble (US) TWL word
obviation: valid Scrabble Word in Merriam-Webster MW Dictionary
obviation: valid Scrabble Word in International Collins CSW Dictionary

Words With Friends Score: 17

obviation is a valid Words With Friends word