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obviating

/ˈɒbvɪeɪtɪŋ/

/ˈɑbvɪeɪtɪŋ/

Translations

obviateverb

obviating

Gerund

obviated

Past Simple

obviated

Past Participle

obviating

Gerund

/ˈɒbvɪeɪt/

/ˈɑbvɪeɪt/

rendre inutile

The new medical treatment obviates the need for surgery.

Le nouveau traitement médical rend inutile le recours à la chirurgie.

Additional translations

éviterEmploi courant dans le sens de « éviter un problème ou une difficulté ».

prévenirSoutenu, dans le sens de « prévenir à l’avance et empêcher ».

Synonyms

obviateverb

To remove a need or difficulty; to make something unnecessary.

The new medical treatment obviates the need for surgery.

To prevent or eliminate (a problem or need) by effective measures.

The installation of security cameras obviated the risk of theft.

To anticipate and prevent (something) from occurring.

Careful planning can obviate potential delays.