obviative

Meanings

Plural: obviatives

Noun

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

Adj

Relating to such a referent or grammatical marker.

Origin / Etymology

From obviate + -ive.

Synonyms

obviate

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