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preclude

verb SAT

English meaning
To prevent something from happening or make it impossible.
Example
The small sample precludes firm conclusions.
Common collocations
preclude the possibility
Word family
preclusion

Translation

  • 한국어불가능하게 하다, 배제하다
  • 中文排除,使不可能
  • 日本語不可能にする
  • ไทยตัดโอกาส ทำให้เป็นไปไม่ได้
  • Bahasa Indonesiamenutup kemungkinan
  • Tiếng Việtloại trừ
  • Русскийисключать
  • हिन्दीअसंभव बनाना

Meanings and translations are AUSLEX editorial drafts. Usage can vary by region, age and situation.