Preclude

Pronunciation: /prɪˈklud/

Definitions of preclude

verb to prevent something from happening; to make something impossible

Example Sentences

A1 Rain can preclude outdoor activities.

A2 Lack of funding may preclude further research on the topic.

B1 His busy schedule precludes him from attending the meeting.

B2 The terms of the contract preclude any changes without prior approval.

C1 The complexity of the issue precludes a simple solution.

C2 The company's policy precludes employees from discussing confidential information with outsiders.

Examples of preclude in a Sentence

formal The strict regulations preclude any unauthorized access to the sensitive data.

informal His lack of experience may preclude him from getting the job.

slang Don't let your fear preclude you from taking risks and trying new things.

figurative Her closed-mindedness precludes her from seeing the beauty in different perspectives.

Grammatical Forms of preclude

• past tense: precluded
• plural: precludes
• comparative: more preclusive
• superlative: most preclusive
• present tense: precludes
• future tense: will preclude
• perfect tense: has precluded
• continuous tense: is precluding
• singular: precludes
• positive degree: preclude
• infinitive: to preclude
• gerund: precluding
• participle: precluding

Origin and Evolution of preclude

First Known Use: 1601 year

Language of Origin: Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'preclude' originated from the Latin word 'praecludere', which means 'to shut off or block'.

Evolution of the word: Over time, 'preclude' has come to mean to prevent or make impossible, reflecting its original meaning of blocking or shutting off.