Gadit

obviate

Definitions
1verbTo remove or prevent a difficulty or problem, making it unnecessary.
The new medical treatment obviates the need for surgery.
Installing a smoke detector can obviate the risk of fire.
Regular maintenance can obviate major repairs.
Word Origin
Language
Latin
Original word
obviare
Word parts
ob (against) + via (way)
Originally meant
to go against or to meet
Background
The word 'obviate' comes from the Latin 'obviare', meaning to go against or to meet. It entered English in the late 16th century, primarily used in the context of preventing or removing obstacles.