Inclusive
/ɪnˈkluːsɪv/
Definitions
2 meaningsEncompassing all; not excluding any part or member; open to everyone.
/ɪnˈkluːsɪv/
Including all the items or people that are intended or expected.
The school aims to be inclusive of students with disabilities.
💡 Simply: Imagine a big party where everyone is invited, no matter who they are or where they come from. That party is *inclusive*!
👶 For kids: Like a big, friendly group where everyone is invited to play!
More Examples
The inclusive price of the package covers all costs.
We want to create an inclusive community where everyone feels welcome.
How It's Used
"An inclusive society ensures everyone has equal opportunities."
"The company fosters an inclusive work environment that welcomes diversity."
Including the boundaries or limits mentioned.
/ɪnˈkluːsɪv/
Including the stated limits or extremes.
The price is $20, inclusive of tax.
💡 Simply: Imagine a race that starts on Monday and ends on Friday. If the dates are *inclusive*, that means both Monday and Friday are part of the race!
👶 For kids: Like counting from 1 to 5, and 1 and 5 are included too!
More Examples
The meeting will be held from Monday to Friday, inclusive.
The age range for the competition is 18 to 35, inclusive.
How It's Used
"The interval is inclusive of the endpoints 0 and 1."
"The sale runs from July 1st to July 10th, inclusive."
Synonyms
Idioms & expressions
inclusive of
Including something.
"The price is inclusive of all taxes."
inclusive education
An educational approach that welcomes all students, regardless of their abilities or backgrounds.
"Inclusive education aims to provide equitable access to quality education for all."
From Latin *includere* ('to enclose, shut in'), from *in-* ('in') + *claudere* ('to close'). Originally referred to the act of enclosing or containing; its meaning expanded to include the sense of 'embracing all'.
Used in the context of social justice and equality since the mid-20th century.
Memory tip
Think of a 'door' that *includes* everyone, not just a select few.