Added 9 October 2026
preclude
/pɹɪˈkluːd/ verb
In Latin: praeclūdō Wiktionary
verb Definition from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University. Pronunciation from Wiktionary, via Kaikki.org. More about preclude at Wordnik → Where our words come from →
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Keep from happening or arising; make impossible.
My sense of tact forbids an honest answer
- Make impossible, especially beforehand.