obviative
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English[edit]
Etymology[edit]
Pronunciation[edit]
Noun[edit]
obviative (plural obviatives)
- (linguistics) A grammatical marker that distinguishes a relatively non-salient referent in a given context from a relatively salient (proximate) one.
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Adjective[edit]
obviative (not comparable)
- (linguistics) Relating to such a referent or grammatical marker.