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obviation

/ˌɒbviˈeɪʃən/ noun · British & US
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What does obviation mean?

noun

The act of making something obvious or clear, often by removing ambiguity or confusion. In linguistics, the use of a word or phrase to make a relationship or connection between two things clear.

Example

"The professor's explanation of the complex theory was a masterful example of obviation, making it easy for the students to understand."

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