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inclusiveness

/ɪnˈkluːsɪvnəs/
in · clu · sive · ness
Adverb:inclusively
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Adjective:inclusive
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• noun

1

The quality or policy of welcoming and providing equal access, opportunities, and resources for all people, especially those who might otherwise be excluded or marginalized.

Example

"The university revised its admissions policies to promote greater inclusiveness across campus."

2

The state or quality of covering or encompassing a wide range of items, subjects, or services within a single whole.

Example

"Scholars praised the new encyclopedia for the remarkable inclusiveness of its historical entries."

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• Rhymes for inclusiveness

• Nearby Words

inclusionary
inclusive
inclusively
inclusiveness
inclusivity
incognito
incoherence

Word Origin & Etymology

Formed in the mid-17th century from the adjective 'inclusive' (from Medieval Latin 'inclusivus', based on Latin 'includere', meaning 'to shut in') combined with the Old English noun-forming suffix '-ness'.

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