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reclude

Reclude vs Preclude - What's the difference?

reclude | preclude |


In transitive terms the difference between reclude and preclude

is that reclude is to include once again something that was excluded (a variation of "reinclude") while preclude is remove the possibility of; rule out; prevent or exclude; to make impossible.

As verbs the difference between reclude and preclude

is that reclude is to open again; to reopen while preclude is remove the possibility of; rule out; prevent or exclude; to make impossible.

Recluded vs Reclude - What's the difference?

recluded | reclude |


As verbs the difference between recluded and reclude

is that recluded is past tense of reclude while reclude is to open again; to reopen.

Recluse vs Reclude - What's the difference?

recluse | reclude |


As verbs the difference between recluse and reclude

is that recluse is to shut; to seclude while reclude is to open again; to reopen.

As an adjective recluse

is (now rare) Sequestered; secluded, isolated.

As a noun recluse

is a person who lives in self-imposed isolation or seclusion from the world, especially for religious purposes; a hermit.