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preclude - Dictionary definition and meaning for preclude

PRECLUDE

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  • (verb) keep from happening or arising; make impossible

    "My sense of tact forbids an honest answer", "Your role in the projects precludes your involvement in the competitive project"

    synonyms : forbid , foreclose , forestall , prevent
    preclude
    -tagged by editor1
    bollards mid-street to prevent through car traffic
  • (verb) make impossible, especially beforehand

    synonyms : close out , rule out

    The age limit precludes him from applying for the course at the university. -added by naila_inlas

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Mnemonics for preclude

  • (Tag: ) PRECLUDE is to EXCLUDE or keep out, whereas INCLUDE which is its opposite means to take in as part of a group.

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  • (Tag: ) pre+(con)clude ->pahle hi conclude karke eliminate karna or prevent karna.

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  • (Tag: ) prevent to conclude

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  • (Tag: English) PRECLUDE : DISCLUDE

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  • (Tag: ) pre+include....Now pre- (prefix) is mostly used as before, prior to, like prehistoric....So we cannot Include or change anything previous or past.So Include of Pre is impossible or ruled out

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  • (Tag: English) include=> (in)+clude(close) preclude => pre(before)+clude(close): make impossible

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