obviative
/ˈɒbvi.ətɪv/
obviative noun: a grammatical marker that distinguishes a relatively non-salient referent in a given context from a relatively salient (proximate) one.
Noun
obviative (plural obviatives)
- A grammatical marker that distinguishes a relatively non-salient referent in a given context from a relatively salient (proximate) one.
Adjective
obviative (comparative more obviative, superlative most obviative)
- Relating to such a referent or grammatical marker.
Synonyms of obviative
Forms of obviative
| Noun | |
|---|---|
| plural | obviatives |
| Adjective | |
| comparative | more obviative |
| superlative | most obviative |
Origin of obviative
From French obviatif. By surface analysis, obviate + -ive.
Words formed from obviative
Questions about obviative
- What does obviative mean?
- Obviative means a grammatical marker that distinguishes a relatively non-salient referent in a given context from a relatively salient (proximate) one.
- What part of speech is obviative?
- Obviative can be a noun or an adjective.
- How do you pronounce obviative?
- Obviative is pronounced /ˈɒbvi.ətɪv/.
- What is the plural of obviative?
- The plural of obviative is obviatives.
Words near obviative in the dictionary
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