occlude Meaning & Definition
What Does Occlude Mean?
Occlude is used as a verb meaning To obstruct, cover, or otherwise block (an opening, a portion of an image, etc.). It is also used to mean To absorb, as a gas by a metal.
Occlude in Brief
| Part of speech | verb |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | //əˈkluːd// |
| Syllables | 1 |
| Synonyms | impede, obstruct and block |
| Antonyms | free and disengage |
| Verb forms | occludes, occluding, occluded |
Occlude Definition (Verb)
- To obstruct, cover, or otherwise block (an opening, a portion of an image, etc.).
- To absorb, as a gas by a metal.
Synonyms of Occlude
Occlude synonyms and antonyms →Antonyms of Occlude
Occlude in a Sentence
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Word Forms & Grammar
occlude (third-person singular simple present occludes, present participle occluding, simple past and past participle occluded)
Words That Rhyme With Occlude
Origin of Occlude
Borrowed from Latin occlūdere, from ob (“before”) and claudere (“to shut”).
Pronouncing Occlude
You say occlude as //əˈkluːd//. It has 1 syllable.
Questions People Ask About Occlude
What part of speech is occlude?
Occlude is a verb.
What is another word for occlude?
Words with a similar meaning to occlude include impede, obstruct and block. See the full list of occlude synonyms and antonyms.
What is the opposite of occlude?
The opposite of occlude can be expressed with words like free and disengage.
What is the past tense of occlude?
The past tense of occlude is occluded. The present participle is occluding.