Precluded — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms

verb adjective /pri-ˈklüd/ pre·clude

Meaning & Definition of Precluded

Precluded (verb)

  1. to make impossible by necessary consequence, rule out in advance
  2. close

Precluded (adjective) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. as in stopped, prevented

    similar: prevented, stopped, repressed, suppressed, excluded, ruled out, shut out, refused, rejected, revoked, unsanctioned, vetoed, blocked, hindered, impeded, obstructed, disallowed, disapproved, discouraged, objectionable, unseemly, unsuitable, ineffable, unmentionable, illegal, illegitimate, illicit, improper, inappropriate, unauthorized, unlawful, unlicensed
    opposite: allowable, permissible, permissive, sufferable, acceptable, bearable, endurable, tolerable, accepted, accredited, allowed, appropriate, approved, authorized, certified, endorsed, lawful, legal, legitimate, licensed, OK, permitted, warranted, accorded, granted, sanctioned, vouchsafed, brooked, condoned, countenanced, encouraged, promoted, supported, commanded, mandatory, ordered, required, proper, seemly, suitable, tolerated, unobjectionable

Precluded (verb) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. to keep from happening by taking action in advance

    "issued a strict schedule for doing household chores so as to preclude any arguments"

    similar: averted, forestalled, headed off, helped, obviated, prevented, staved off
    related: anticipated, provided, negated, neutralized, nullified, saved, baffled, balked, checkmated, deterred, foiled, frustrated, thwarted, barred, blocked, hampered, hindered, impeded, interfered (with), retarded, stalled, deflected, fended (off), stopped, warded (off), avoided, circumvented, dodged, ducked, eluded, escaped, eschewed, evaded, shirked, shook, shunned, forbade, inhibited, prohibited, arrested, checked, halted, compensated (for), counteracted, counterbalanced, made up (for), offset
    near: abetted, aided, assisted, eased, facilitated, smoothed, unclogged, advanced, cultivated, encouraged, forwarded, fostered, furthered, nurtured, promoted, allowed, left, let, permitted

Related Entry: Preclude (verb)

Preclude is a different word from Precluded. The synonyms below are for preclude, not for precluded.

  1. to keep from happening by taking action in advance

    "issued a strict schedule for doing household chores so as to preclude any arguments"

    similar: avert, forestall, head off, help, obviate, prevent, stave off
    related: anticipate, provide, negate, neutralize, nullify, save, baffle, balk, checkmate, deter, foil, frustrate, thwart, bar, block, hamper, hinder, impede, interfere (with), retard, stall, deflect, fend (off), stop, ward (off), avoid, circumvent, dodge, duck, elude, escape, eschew, evade, shake, shirk, shun, forbid, inhibit, prohibit, arrest, check, halt, compensate (for), counteract, counterbalance, make up (for), offset
    near: abet, aid, assist, ease, facilitate, smooth, unclog, advance, cultivate, encourage, forward, foster, further, nurture, promote, allow, leave, let, permit

Synonyms, Thesaurus & Another Word for Precluded

The most common words with a similar meaning to Precluded:

prevented, stopped, repressed, suppressed, excluded, ruled out, shut out, refused, rejected, revoked, unsanctioned, vetoed, blocked, hindered, impeded, obstructed, disallowed, disapproved, discouraged, objectionable, unseemly, unsuitable, ineffable, unmentionable, illegal, illegitimate, illicit, improper, inappropriate, unauthorized, unlawful, unlicensed, averted, forestalled, headed off, helped, obviated, staved off

Antonyms & Opposite Words for Precluded

Words with the opposite meaning of Precluded:

allowable, permissible, permissive, sufferable, acceptable, bearable, endurable, tolerable, accepted, accredited, allowed, appropriate, approved, authorized, certified, endorsed, lawful, legal, legitimate, licensed, OK, permitted, warranted, accorded, granted, sanctioned, vouchsafed, brooked, condoned, countenanced

Related Words for Precluded

anticipated, provided, negated, neutralized, nullified, saved, baffled, balked, checkmated, deterred, foiled, frustrated, thwarted, barred, hampered, interfered (with), retarded, stalled, deflected, fended (off), warded (off), avoided, circumvented, dodged, ducked, eluded, escaped, eschewed, evaded, shirked

Near Antonyms of Precluded

abetted, aided, assisted, eased, facilitated, smoothed, unclogged, advanced, cultivated, forwarded, fostered, furthered, nurtured, left, let

Word Forms of Precluded

Inflections: precluding

Derived words: preclusion (noun), preclusive (adjective), preclusively (adverb)

Origin & Etymology of Precluded

Latin praecludere, from prae- + claudere to close close:1

First known use: circa 1513

Frequently Asked Questions about Precluded

What does "Precluded" mean?

"Precluded" means to make impossible by necessary consequence, rule out in advance. As an a verb and an adjective, it is defined as: to make impossible by necessary consequence, rule out in advance. It has 2 distinct senses.

What is another word for "Precluded"?

Other words for "Precluded" include prevented, stopped, repressed, suppressed, excluded, ruled out, shut out and refused. The best synonym depends on which meaning of "Precluded" you intend.

What are different ways to say "Precluded"?

There are 81 words and phrases with a similar meaning to "Precluded". Common alternatives include prevented, stopped, repressed, suppressed, excluded, ruled out, shut out, refused, rejected and revoked.

What is the opposite of "Precluded"?

Antonyms of "Precluded" include allowable, permissible, permissive, sufferable, acceptable, bearable, endurable and tolerable. Near antonyms include abetted, aided, assisted and eased.

How do you use "Precluded" in a sentence?

Examples of "Precluded" in a sentence: "issued a strict schedule for doing household chores so as to preclude any arguments".

Is "Precluded" a noun, verb, or adjective?

"Precluded" can be used as a verb and an adjective, depending on the context.

How do you pronounce "Precluded"?

"Precluded" is pronounced /pri-ˈklüd/ and divided into syllables as pre·clude.

What is the origin of the word "Precluded"?

"Precluded" comes from Latin praecludere, from prae- + claudere to close close:1. First known use: circa 1513.