French translation of obliterative is 
oblitérante

Meaning of "obliterative" in English

The term "obliterative" refers to a process or condition that results in complete destruction, removal, or the thorough elimination of something. Often used in medical contexts, it describes pathological changes in tissues that block normal function, such as in obliterative diseases where blood vessels or airways become occluded. It suggests a permanent or near-total erasure, indicating a severity that leaves no trace of the original structure or function. Beyond medical usage, it can describe any situation where something is eradicated or erased completely.

Meaning of "oblitérante" in French

In French, "oblitérante" similarly refers to processes or conditions leading to the eradication or thorough elimination of something. It is commonly used in medical contexts to describe diseases or pathologies that block or obstruct normal physiological functions. An example includes conditions where blood vessels or airways become obstructed and cease to function properly. The term conveys a sense of complete or near-total obliteration, where the original condition or structure is effectively removed or rendered non-functional.

Pronunciation of "obliterative" in English

Phonetic Transcription: [əˈblɪtəˌreɪtɪv]

Pronunciation Variations: In British English, "obliterative" might have a slightly softer pronunciation, focusing on clearer enunciations of each syllable, while in American English, the vowels could be more blended, with less emphasis on individual sounds.

Pronunciation of "oblitérante" in French

Phonetic Transcription: [ɔ.bli.te.ʁɑ̃t]

Pronunciation Variations: In different French-speaking regions, subtle variations might occur, especially with the nasal sound at the end. However, the pronunciation generally remains consistent across France and French-speaking countries, maintaining the fluidity and nasal qualities typical of the French language.

Sentence examples in English and translation to French

1. The obliterative process left no traces of the original painting. (Le processus oblitérant n'a laissé aucune trace de la peinture originale.)
2. This disease has an obliterative effect on small blood vessels. (Cette maladie a un effet oblitérant sur les petits vaisseaux sanguins.)
3. In archaeology, soil can have an obliterative impact on artifacts over time. (En archéologie, le sol peut avoir un impact oblitérant sur les artefacts au fil du temps.)
4. The obliterative nature of urban development can erase historical sites. (La nature oblitérante du développement urbain peut effacer les sites historiques.)
5. Some surgeries aim to counteract obliterative scarring in tissues. (Certaines chirurgies visent à contrer les cicatrices oblitérantes dans les tissus.)
6. Climate change poses an obliterative threat to certain ecosystems. (Le changement climatique représente une menace oblitérante pour certains écosystèmes.)
7. Legal documents were lost in an obliterative office fire. (Les documents juridiques ont été perdus dans un incendie de bureau oblitérant.)
8. The obliterative consequences of war are seen in abandoned cities. (Les conséquences oblitérantes de la guerre sont visibles dans les villes abandonnées.)
9. Medical advances may reduce the effects of obliterative diseases. (Les avancées médicales pourraient réduire les effets des maladies oblitérantes.)
10. Industrial pollution can have an obliterative impact on local wildlife. (La pollution industrielle peut avoir un impact oblitérant sur la faune locale.)

Synonyms, antonyms, and similar words for "obliterative" in English

Synonyms: destructive, eradicative, annihilative, eliminating, expunging, effacing, wiping out, obliterating, devouring, erasing.

Antonyms: constructive, preservative, protective, generative, nurturing, creating, conservational.

Similar Words: obstructive, occlusive, exclusionary, obliterating.

Synonyms, antonyms, and similar words for "oblitérante" in French

Synonyms: détruisante, effaçante, supprimante, éliminante, anéantissante, nocive.

Antonyms: constructive, protectrice, générative, préservante, nourrissante.

Similar Words: obstruante, occlusive.

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