inclusive

American  

[in-kloo-siv] / ɪnˈklu sɪv /

adjective

1. including or encompassing the stated limit or extremes in consideration or account (usually used after the noun).

   from May to August inclusive.

2. including a great deal, or encompassing everything concerned; comprehensive.

   an inclusive art form;

   an inclusive fee.

   Synonyms:

   all-embracing, general, overall

3. enclosing; embracing.

   an inclusive fence.

4. aiming to include and integrate all people and groups in activities, organizations, political processes, etc., especially those who are disadvantaged, have suffered discrimination, or are living with disabilities.

   inclusive hiring practices;

   inclusive playgrounds.

5. relating to or being language or terminology that does not exclude a particular group of people and that avoids bias, stereotypes, etc..

   the use of singular “they” as an inclusive, gender-neutral pronoun.

6. relating to or being educational practices in which students with physical or mental disabilities are taught in regular classrooms and provided with certain accommodations.

7. Grammar. (of the first person plural) including the person or persons spoken to, as we in Shall we dance?

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idioms

1. inclusive of, including; also taking into account.

   Europe, inclusive of the British Isles, is negotiating new trade agreements.

inclusive British  

/ ɪnˈkluːsɪv /

adjective

1. considered together (with)

   capital inclusive of profit

2. (postpositive) including the limits specified

   Monday to Friday inclusive is five days

3. comprehensive

4. not excluding any particular groups of people

   an inclusive society

5. logic (of a disjunction) true if at least one of its component propositions is true Compare exclusive

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Other Word Forms

• inclusively adverb
• inclusiveness noun
• inclusivity noun
• noninclusive adjective
• noninclusively adverb
• quasi-inclusive adjective
• quasi-inclusively adverb
• superinclusive adjective
• superinclusively adverb
• uninclusive adjective

Etymology

Origin of inclusive

First recorded in 1400–50; from late Middle English, from Medieval Latin inclūsīvus, equivalent to Latin inclūs(us) + -īvus -ive ( def. ) ; incluse

Example Sentences

We wanted girls to be involved from the start — it was important to us that the league be coed and inclusive to reflect how competitive girls pickleball already is.

From Los Angeles Times

The museum is inclusive, balancing the experience of all groups in the nation while stressing American progress, unity and exceptionalism.

From The Wall Street Journal

It maintains strong relations with every capital in the Middle East, while being the only non-Western technological superpower whose economic model is based on a free, open and inclusive society.

From The Wall Street Journal

I'm writing a kids book about a teenage stunt performer and I would love to host a fully inclusive festival for disabled people.

From BBC

Zohran Mamdani was officially sworn in as mayor of New York City on Thursday, ushering in a historic administration marked by progressive policy priorities and an emphasis on inclusive governance.

From Salon

Related Words

• broad
• comprehensive