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- [pri-klood]
- /prɪˈklud/
- /prɪˈkluːd/
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- [pri-klood]
- /prɪˈklud/
Definitions of preclusion word
- verb with object preclusion to prevent the presence, existence, or occurrence of; make impossible: The insufficiency of the evidence precludes a conviction. 1
- verb with object preclusion to exclude or debar from something: His physical disability precludes an athletic career for him. 1
- noun preclusion exclusion, prevention 1
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Origin of preclusion
First appearance:
before 1610 One of the 40% oldest English words
1610-20; < Latin praeclūdere to shut off, close, equivalent to prae- pre- + -clūdere, combining form of claudere to shut, close
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Parts of speech for Preclusion
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
preclusion popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 78% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
According to our data about 53% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.
preclusion usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for preclusion
noun preclusion
- coventry — a city in central England, in Coventry unitary authority, West Midlands: devastated in World War II; modern cathedral (1954–62); industrial centre, esp for motor vehicles; two universities (1965, 1992). Pop: 303 475 (2001)
- debarment — to shut out or exclude from a place or condition: to debar all those who are not members.
- determent — to discourage or restrain from acting or proceeding: The large dog deterred trespassers.
- deterrence — Deterrence is the prevention of something, especially war or crime, by having something such as weapons or punishment to use as a threat.
- disincentive — something that discourages or deters; deterrent: High interest rates and government regulations are disincentives to investment.
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