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- [in-kloo-siv]
- /ɪnˈklu sɪv/
- /ɪnˈkluː.sɪv/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [in-kloo-siv]
- /ɪnˈklu sɪv/
Definitions of inclusive word
- adjective inclusive including or encompassing the stated limit or extremes in consideration or account (usually used postpositively): from 6 to 37 inclusive. 1
- adjective inclusive including a great deal, or encompassing everything concerned; comprehensive: an inclusive art form; an inclusive fee. 1
- adjective inclusive enclosing; embracing: an inclusive fence. 1
- adjective inclusive Grammar. (of the first person plural) including the person or persons spoken to, as we in Shall we dance? Compare exclusive (def 12). 1
- idioms inclusive inclusive of, including; also taking into account: Europe, inclusive of the British Isles, is negotiating new trade agreements. 1
- noun inclusive Including or covering all the services, facilities, or items normally expected or required. 1
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Origin of inclusive
First appearance:
before 1400 One of the 24% oldest English words
1400-50; late Middle English < Medieval Latin inclūsīvus, equivalent to Latin inclūs(us) (see incluse) + -īvus -ive
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Parts of speech for Inclusive
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
inclusive popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 78% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
Most Europeans know this English word. The frequency of it’s usage is somewhere between "mom" and "screwdriver".
inclusive usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for inclusive
adj inclusive
- comprehensive — Something that is comprehensive includes everything that is needed or relevant.
- broad — Something that is broad is wide.
- across-the-board — applying to all employees, members, groups, or categories; general: The across-the-board pay increase means a raise for all employees.
- all-around — You say all around to indicate that something affects all parts of a situation or all members of a group.
- blanket — A blanket is a large square or rectangular piece of thick cloth, especially one which you put on a bed to keep you warm.
adjective inclusive
- wide-ranging — extending over a large area; extensive or diversified in scope: wide-ranging lands; a wide-ranging discussion.
- complete — You use complete to emphasize that something is as great in extent, degree, or amount as it possibly can be.
- all-embracing — Something that is all-embracing includes or affects everyone or everything.
- encyclopedic — Comprehensive in terms of information.
- encyclopaedic — Alternative spelling of encyclopedic.
Antonyms for inclusive
adj inclusive
- narrow — of little breadth or width; not broad or wide; not as wide as usual or expected: a narrow path.
- incomprehensive — not comprehensive.
adjective inclusive
- exclusive — An item or story published or broadcast by only one source.
Top questions with inclusive
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