Origin: Latin
suffix -ude
Preclude has 3 different meanings across 1 category:
Verb
Verb
1
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"
2
make impossible, especially beforehand
"The sudden budget cuts precluded any possibility of hiring additional staff for the upcoming project."
3
Remove the possibility of; rule out; prevent or exclude; to make impossible.
"The severe storm precluded our plans for a weekend hiking trip by making the mountain trails impassable."
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