preclude — to prevent something from happening or make it impossible
Part of speech: VERB
Definition: to prevent something from happening or make it impossible
Pronunciation (IPA): /prɪˈkluːd/
Korean meaning: 방해하다, 막다, 불가능하게 하다
Korean pronunciation: 프리**클루**드
Example Sentences
- His criminal record precludes him from working at the bank.
- My terrible singing voice precludes any chance of becoming a K-pop idol.
- The high cost of the course doesn't preclude scholarships for qualified students.
preclude
VERB//prɪˈkluːd//
to prevent something from happening or make it impossible
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Origin
From Latin 'praecludere', formed from 'prae-' (before) and 'claudere' (to shut or close). The word entered English in the 16th century, retaining its literal sense of blocking or shutting off.
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“His criminal record precludes him from working at the bank.”
“My terrible singing voice precludes any chance of becoming a K-pop idol.”
“The high cost of the course doesn't preclude scholarships for qualified students.”
“Being lactose intolerant precludes me from enjoying cheese festivals.”
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