obviative

English

Etymology

obviate +‎ -ive

Pronunciation

IPA^(key): /ˈɒbvi.ətɪv/

Noun

obviative (plural obviatives)

(linguistics) A grammatical marker that distinguishes a relatively non-salient referent in a given context from a relatively salient (proximate) one.

Synonyms

obviate

Adjective

obviative (not comparable)

(linguistics) Relating to such a referent or grammatical marker.

Synonyms

obviate

Derived terms

obviatively

See also

proximate

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