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Preemptive vs Preclusive - What's the difference?

preemptive | preclusive |

As adjectives the difference between preemptive and preclusive

is that preemptive is while preclusive is serving to preclude.

preemptive

English

Alternative forms

* * pre-emptive

Adjective

(en adjective)
  • Of or relating to preemption.
  • Made so as to deter an anticipated unpleasant situation.
  • (bridge, of a high-level bid) Intended to interfere with an opponent's bidding.

    • Derived terms

    * preemptive strike * preemptively

    preclusive

    English

    Adjective

    (en adjective)
  • Serving to preclude.

    • Derived terms

    * preclusively ----