occluded
Upper-Intermediate (B2)
IPA: /əˈkluːdɪd/
KK: /əˈkluːdɪd/
adjective
Definition
Blocked or closed off, preventing passage or visibility.
Example
The occluded view made it difficult to see the beautiful landscape.
Conversation
Did you notice how the view was occluded by the fog this morning?
Yeah, it was hard to see anything past a few feet!
I thought it made everything look mysterious and cool, though.
For sure! It’s nice when nature creates those occluded moments.
Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
blocked
obstructed
hidden
Antonyms
open
clear
exposed
verb
Definition
To block or close off an opening or passage.
Example
The thick fog occluded the view of the mountains.
Tense Forms
Past: occluded
Past Participle: occluded
Conversation
Did you see how the fog occluded the view this morning?
Yeah, it was hard to see anything at all!
I couldn’t believe how quickly it occluded everything around.
Root Explanation
Occluded → It is formed from "occludere" (from Latin, meaning to shut or close) and the suffix "-ed" (indicating a past participle). The word "occluded" means something that has been closed off or blocked.
Memory Tip
Think of something that has been 'shut' or 'closed' — that's what occluded means.
Visually Confused Words
unoccluded
maloccluded
obclude
clouded