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precluded

 

[ prɪˈkluːdɪd ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

preventing occurrence

To preclude something means to make it impossible or to prevent it from happening. This term often implies that certain conditions or actions are taken to ensure that a specific event does not occur. In legal contexts, it may refer to the exclusion of evidence or claims based on prior decisions. Overall, it carries a sense of blocking or obstructing an outcome that could potentially be problematic.

Synonyms

exclude, foreclose, hinder, prevent, prohibit.

Examples of usage

  • The heavy rain precluded any chance of a picnic.
  • His strict schedule precluded him from attending the meeting.
  • Economic constraints precluded ambitious development plans.

Translations

Translations of the word "precluded" in other languages:

🇵🇹 excluir

🇮🇳 रोकना

🇩🇪 ausschließen

🇮🇩 mencegah

🇺🇦 виключати

🇵🇱 wykluczać

🇯🇵 除外する

🇫🇷 exclure

🇪🇸 excluir

🇹🇷 hariç tutmak

🇰🇷 제외하다

🇸🇦 استبعاد

🇨🇿 vyloučit

🇸🇰 vylúčiť

🇨🇳 排除

🇸🇮 izključiti

🇮🇸 útiloka

🇰🇿 алыстату

🇬🇪 გამორიცხვა

🇦🇿 istisna etmək

🇲🇽 excluir

Etymology

The word 'preclude' originates from the Latin verb 'praecludere', which means 'to shut off or exclude'. The Latin roots break down into 'prae-', meaning 'before', and 'claudere', meaning 'to shut'. This term made its way into Middle English around the 14th century as 'precluden', before evolving into its modern form. Its usage in legal contexts solidified its meaning as something that prevents an action or occurs in an exclusive manner, reinforcing the idea of barring or obstructing certain outcomes. Over time, 'preclude' has been commonly used in various contexts, especially in law, philosophy, and everyday speech to denote the act of making something impossible.

Word Frequency Rank

Position #9,641 indicates this is an advanced-level word. While not essential for basic communication, it will enhance your ability to understand and create more nuanced content.