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PRECLUSIVE
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Dictionary entry overview: What does preclusive mean?
• PRECLUSIVE (adjective)
The adjective PRECLUSIVE has 1 sense:
1. made impossible
Familiarity information: PRECLUSIVE used as an adjective is very rare.
Dictionary entry details
Sense 1
Meaning:
Made impossible
Synonyms:
obviating; preclusive
Similar:
preventative; preventive (tending to prevent or hinder)
Derivation:
preclude (make impossible, especially beforehand)
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