: to anticipate and prevent (something, such as a situation) or make (an action) unnecessary The new medical treatment obviates the need for surgery.

What does obviate mean in science?

to do away with or prevent by effective measures; make unnecessary. Derived forms.

What is the same as obviate?

Obviate has a number of synonyms in English, including prevent, preclude, and avert; all of these words can mean "to hinder or stop something." When you prevent or preclude something, you put up an insurmountable obstacle.