Precluding

Pronunciation: /prɪˈkluːdɪŋ/

Definitions of precluding

verb to prevent something from happening; to make something impossible

Example Sentences

A1 Rain precludes us from having a picnic.

A2 His lack of experience precludes him from applying for that job.

B1 The company's strict dress code precludes employees from wearing jeans.

B2 The new policy precludes any further changes to the project timeline.

C1 The legal agreement precludes any future lawsuits against the company.

C2 The extensive background check precludes individuals with criminal records from obtaining security clearance.

Examples of precluding in a Sentence

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

informal The rules are precluding us from entering the restricted area.

slang The new policy is totally precluding us from having any fun.

figurative Her fear of failure is precluding her from taking any risks in her career.

Grammatical Forms of precluding

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

Origin and Evolution of precluding

First Known Use: 1601 year

Language of Origin: Latin

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

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'precluding' has retained its original meaning of preventing or making impossible, but its usage has expanded to include a wider range of contexts beyond just physical barriers.