avoidance
/əˈvɔɪdəns/
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Also seen as: avoidances
Meaning · English
The act of avoiding or shunning; keeping clear of.
Noun
Examples
At her invitation he outlined for her the succeeding chapters with terse military accuracy ; and what she liked best and best understood was avoidance of that false modesty which condescends, turning technicality into pabulum.
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “avoidance” mean?
The act of avoiding or shunning; keeping clear of.
Is “avoidance” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.