Where does “obviation” come from?
obviation (English) comes from Middle English obviacioun, from Medieval Latin obviātiō.
obviation (English): The act of obviating; deterrence or prevention
Definitions
- The act of obviating; deterrence or prevention
Ancestry of “obviation”, step by step
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Middle English | obviacioun | — |
| 2 | Medieval Latin | obviātiō | — |