Exclude

Definition

Exclude means to prevent someone or something from entering, participating in, or being a part of a group, activity, or place. It can also mean to deliberately leave out or omit something.

Parts of Speech

• Verb

Pronunciation

American English

• IPA Pronunciation: /ɪkˈskluːd/
• Respelling: ik-SKLOOD

British English

• IPA Pronunciation: /ɪkˈskluːd/
• Respelling: ik-SKLOOD

The pronunciation of "exclude" is consistent in both American and British English, with emphasis on the second syllable.

Etymology

The word "exclude" comes from the Latin word "excludere," which means "to shut out." It is formed from "ex-" meaning "out" and "claudere" meaning "to close."

Derivatives

• Exclusion (noun)
• Exclusively (adverb)
• Exclusivity (noun)
• Exclusive (adjective)
• Excludable (adjective)

Synonyms

• Omit
• Reject
• Prohibit

Antonyms

• Include
• Accept
• Admit

Usage

The word "exclude" is commonly used in both formal and informal contexts to indicate the act of preventing someone or something from being a part of a group, activity, or consideration. It is often used in legal, social, and educational contexts.

Related Terms

• Disqualify: To remove someone from a competition or activity because they have broken a rule or failed to meet certain criteria.
• Ban: To officially or legally prohibit something.
• Omission: The act of leaving out or neglecting something.

Detailed Definitions

Verb

• To prevent from entering or participating: To stop someone or something from being part of a group, activity, or place.
  • Example: "The school excluded him from the trip due to his behavior."
• To leave out or omit: To deliberately not include something.
  • Example: "The report excluded several important details."