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inclusive

/ɪnˈkluːsɪv/
in · clu · sive

Adverb:inclusively
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1

Not excluding any of the parties or groups involved in something; aiming to include and integrate all people, especially those who have historically been marginalized or excluded.

Example

"The school strives to foster an inclusive learning environment where every student feels valued."


2

Including all the services, items, or charges normally expected or required; comprehensive in scope.

Example

"They booked an inclusive vacation package that covered flights, hotel accommodations, and daily meals."


3

Containing or covering the stated limits or extremes as part of a specified range of numbers, dates, or items.

Example

"Please read chapters four to seven inclusive before tomorrow's seminar."

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Word Nuance & Usage

When specifying ranges of dates, numbers, or pages, 'inclusive' is typically placed postpositively after the range (e.g., 'Monday through Friday inclusive') to clarify that both endpoints are counted.

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Word Origin & Etymology

Borrowed in the late 15th century from Medieval Latin 'inclusivus', derived from the Latin past participle stem 'inclus-' ('shut in, enclosed'), from 'includere' ('to shut in, include').

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Inclusive. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/inclusive
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