Definitions
- Referring to the act of preventing or avoiding a problem or difficulty before it arises. - Talking about the act of removing an obstacle or hindrance that could cause a problem. - Describing the act of making something unnecessary or redundant.
- Referring to the act of preventing or making impossible a particular outcome or action. - Talking about the act of excluding or ruling out a possibility or option. - Describing the act of making something impossible or impractical.
List of Similarities
- 1Both words refer to the act of preventing or making something impossible.
- 2Both words are used to describe actions taken to avoid negative consequences.
- 3Both words are often used in formal writing and speech.
What is the difference?
- 1Focus: Obviate focuses on preventing a problem or difficulty before it arises, while preclude focuses on making something impossible or ruling out a possibility.
- 2Usage: Obviate is often used in the context of finding solutions to problems, while preclude is often used in the context of limitations or restrictions.
- 3Connotation: Obviate has a more positive connotation, suggesting proactive measures to prevent problems, while preclude has a more negative connotation, suggesting limitations or restrictions.
Remember this!
Obviate and preclude are synonyms that both refer to the act of preventing or making something impossible. However, obviate emphasizes the proactive measures taken to prevent problems before they arise, while preclude emphasizes limitations or restrictions that make something impossible or impractical.
