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obviator

obviator

9.9
Something or someone that removes a problem so work can continue
  • noun
  • /ˈɑbvɪˌeɪtər/
  • Formal
translation icon : obviador
  • Good planning can be an effective obviator of unexpected problems during a project.

Examples

  • As an obviator of conflict, her calm approach helped resolve the team's disagreements.

  • The new software update served as an obviator of many previous technical issues.

  • The obviator helped clear the path for the team.

  • In difficult times, an obviator can make all the difference.

  • Good planning can be an effective obviator of unexpected problems during a project.

  • The new software update served as an obviator of many previous technical issues.

  • As an obviator of conflict, her calm approach helped resolve the team's disagreements.

Synonyms

eliminator
vsobviator
4 5.7

A person or thing that removes something unwanted, for example pests and water

focuses on preventing or removing obstacles, not only deleting items
preventer
vsobviator
3 3.8

Something that stops or reduces the chance of harm

can also remove existing obstacles, not only stop future events
prohibitor
vsobviator
1 7.7

A person or thing that stops something from happening

prevents or removes practical obstacles rather than only forbidding acts
clearer
vsobviator
4.1

A person or machine that removes things blocking roads

also prevents or removes obstacles or practical difficulties
abater
vsobviator
8.2

A person or thing that removes and reduces dangers and problems

acts to prevent or remove obstacles rather than merely reduce them
averter
vsobviator
7.9

A thing that stops harm, for example a helmet or scarecrow

prevents or removes obstacles rather than only redirecting threats

Antonyms

obstacle
343 3.4

A thing or problem that makes it hard to reach a goal

Surface Forms

obviator singular
obviators plural

Morphology

obviator = obviate (transparent) = obviate + or

The meaning is directly derived from 'obviate' with the agentive suffix '-or'.

Etymology

Obviator comes from the parts ob- 'against' and via 'way', and it originally meant 'one who meets on the road'. That's a helpful way to remember the modern sense: an obviator meets a problem head-on and moves it out of the way, so it prevents or removes obstacles.