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- [pri-klood]
- /prɪˈklud/
- /prɪklˈuːsɪv/
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- [pri-klood]
- /prɪˈklud/
Definitions of preclusive word
- verb with object preclusive to prevent the presence, existence, or occurrence of; make impossible: The insufficiency of the evidence precludes a conviction. 1
- verb with object preclusive to exclude or debar from something: His physical disability precludes an athletic career for him. 1
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Origin of preclusive
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 Preclusive
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
preclusive 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 most of word are more popular. This word is almost not used. It has a much more popular synonym.
preclusive usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for preclusive
adjective preclusive
- defending — making a defence
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