Excluded
ɪkˈskluːdɪd
Definitions
2 meaningsTo deny entry to or participation in something; to shut out.
ɪkˈskluːdɪd
To prevent someone or something from entering a place or participating in an activity.
The committee excluded his proposal from consideration.
💡 Simply: Imagine you're playing a game and someone isn't allowed to join, or a restaurant that won't let you in. That's being excluded. It's like saying 'You can't come in!'
👶 For kids: When you don't let someone play with you.
More Examples
The price excluded the cost of shipping.
Children were excluded from the adult discussion.
How It's Used
"The contract explicitly excluded certain types of expenses."
"She felt excluded from the conversation because she didn't know the topic."
Prevented from entering or participating in something; not included.
ɪkˈskluːdɪd
Refers to something that has been prevented or kept from participating.
Excluded costs can impact the overall budget.
💡 Simply: Imagine a list where some things are marked so you can't use or get them. That's excluded. For example, a special sale excludes certain items.
👶 For kids: If you're not part of something, you're excluded.
More Examples
The excluded data was deemed irrelevant.
They identified the excluded group for further analysis.
How It's Used
"Excluded assets are not considered during the valuation."
"The excluded population was not part of the study."
Idioms & expressions
Excluded from
To be prevented from being involved with or participating in something.
"He was excluded from the competition due to a rules violation."
From Latin *excludere*, meaning 'to shut out, exclude,' from *ex-* (out) + *claudere* (to shut).
The term has been used since the 15th century, initially referring to the action of barring something or someone from a place or activity.
Memory tip
Imagine a door slammed shut, preventing anyone from entering.
Practice
Word Origin
Root: excludere