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  1. obviative: Merriam-Webster
  2. obviative: Wiktionary
  3. Obviative: Wikipedia, the Free Encyclopedia

Definitions from Wiktionary (obviative)

noun:  (linguistics) A grammatical marker that distinguishes a relatively non-salient referent in a given context from a relatively salient (proximate) one.
adjective:  (linguistics) Relating to such a referent or grammatical marker.

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