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Occluded - Meaning, Definition & English Examples

Occluded means blocked, closed, or hidden from view. It is often used in weather (e.g., occluded front) or medicine (e.g., occluded artery) to describe something obstructed.

occluded

/əˈkludɪd/ /əˈkluːdɪd/

Definition:

Blocked or closed off, especially in reference to a passage or view.

Synonyms:

blocked, obstructed, clogged, sealed

Part of Speech:

adjective, verb

Antonyms:

clear, open

Common Collocations:

occluded front, occluded artery, occluded view

Derivatives:

occlusion, occluding

Usage Tips:

Use "occluded" to describe something physically blocked or obscured, often in medical or meteorological contexts.

Common Phrases:

occluded front, occluded vision

Etymology:

From Latin "occludere," meaning to shut up or close off.

Examples:

  • 1. The doctor found an occluded artery during the scan.
  • 2. Fog occluded the view of the mountains entirely.
  • 3. An occluded front often brings prolonged rain or snow.
  • 4. The pipe was occluded by debris and wouldn’t drain.

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