precludes

USAGE SUMMARY

The part of the phrase "precludes" is correct and usable in written English.
You can use it when indicating that something prevents or makes something else impossible. Example: "The new policy precludes any form of discrimination in the workplace."

✓ Grammatically correct

News & Media

Science

Human-verified examples from authoritative sources

Exact Expressions

60 human-written examples

It is an unfortunate aspect of the job I do that the amount of international cricket, and the peripheral stuff that goes with it, precludes watching county cricket beyond the smallest extent.

The Guardian - Sport

This is a job requiring an appetite for leadership that I don't possess, and a commitment to the next 10 years that my age precludes.

The Guardian - Opinion

Michael Haneke's acclaimed new picture offers such an unflinching portrait of the grubby business of dying – focusing on the final days of an elderly French couple – that it precludes all talk of second acts or miracle cures.

The Guardian - Film

First, such arguments suggest that tackling issues such as sexism, street harassment or domestic violence somehow precludes action on problems that disproportionately affect men.

The Guardian - Lifestyle

So the legislature sued, claiming that the federal constitution precludes outsourcing the districting process.

The Economist

Nobody said imagination precludes seriousness in children's fiction.

The Economist

The slipshod State Railway of Thailand, which was founded by King Rama V as a non-profit entity (and anyway run in a manner that precludes the possibility of turning a profit), is supposed to handle more than a trillion of the baht to be raised.China has been looking for reassurances from Ms Yingluck's government that Thailand's future really can be expected to pull into the station by 2020.

The Economist

"Any man who seeks power through truth is either a fool or a loser," he reflects.Some readers may find the large cast taxing, while the Chandleresque dialogue, in its very stylishness, precludes intimacy.

The Economist

Severe dilution of existing ordinary shares in several large British banks precludes any realistic prospect of recovery in their value.

The Economist

He says Bigelow has got "everything we could want", though the ruling still precludes passengers from what he describes as the "bad-boy list of export control"—nationals from Sudan, Iran, North Korea and China will not be allowed to fly or train on suborbital passenger flights, or visit Bigelow's space station.Other private space companies have welcomed the ruling.

The Economist

Total anonymity raises problems of its own: it precludes the possibility of informing donors or their relatives if donated material reveals them to be at risk from a specific disease.The question of confidentiality is bound up with another conundrum: who is going to pay for biobanks?

The Economist

Expert writing Tips

Best practice

Use "precludes" to clearly indicate that a particular condition or action makes another impossible, ensuring a strong and direct statement.

Common error

Avoid using "precludes" when a weaker term like "discourages" or "complicates" would be more accurate. "Precludes" should only be used when the barrier is absolute.

Linguistic Context

The word "precludes" functions as a transitive verb, indicating that something prevents something else from happening or being possible. Ludwig AI affirms its grammatical correctness and usability.

Expression frequency: Very common

Frequent in

News & Media

58%

Science

28%

Formal & Business

14%

Less common in

Encyclopedias

0%

Wiki

0%

Reference

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Ludwig's WRAP-UP

In summary, the verb "precludes" is a grammatically sound and frequently employed term used to indicate that something makes another thing impossible. According to Ludwig AI, it's correct and usable in written English. It is commonly found in news and media, scientific articles, and formal business writing. Alternatives include "rules out" and "prevents". Use "precludes" when you want to express an absolute barrier, avoiding its misuse in situations where a weaker term is more appropriate. This ensures clarity and strength in your communication.

More alternative expressions

Phrases that express similar concepts, ordered by semantic similarity:

precludes the possibility of

Explicitly states that a certain outcome cannot occur.

precludes from

Highlights someone or something being prevented from doing something

rules out

Emphasizes a decision or action that eliminates a possibility.

prevents

A straightforward synonym indicating that something stops something else from happening.

excludes

Indicates that something is not included or allowed.

makes impossible

Highlights the impossibility of an event or action.

prohibits

Suggests a formal or legal ban.

makes it impossible for

Directly states that some force is blocking the chances of an action

forbids

Implies a strong command against something.

obviates

Means to remove a need or difficulty, making something unnecessary.

FAQs

How to use "precludes" in a sentence?

Use "precludes" to indicate that something makes another thing impossible. For example, "The high cost of entry precludes many small businesses from competing effectively."

What can I say instead of "precludes"?

You can use alternatives like "rules out", "prevents", or "makes impossible" depending on the context.

Which is correct, "precludes from" or "precludes to"?

"Precludes from" is the correct form. For example, "The rule precludes him from participating."

What's the difference between "precludes" and "prohibits"?

"Precludes" means to make something impossible, while "prohibits" means to formally forbid something. "Prohibits" implies a rule or law is in place, whereas "precludes" suggests impossibility due to circumstances or conditions.