semi-exclusive

ex·clu·sive

S s

Definitions of semi-exclusive word

adjective semi-exclusive not admitting of something else; incompatible: mutually exclusive plans of action. 1
adjective semi-exclusive omitting from consideration or account (often followed by of): a profit of ten percent, exclusive of taxes. 1
adjective semi-exclusive limited to the object or objects designated: exclusive attention to business. 1
adjective semi-exclusive shutting out all others from a part or share: an exclusive right to film the novel. 1
adjective semi-exclusive fashionable; stylish: to patronize only the most exclusive clothing designers. 1
adjective semi-exclusive charging comparatively high prices; expensive: exclusive shops. 1

before 1400

One of the 24% oldest English words

1400-50; 1900-05 for def 13; late Middle English (adj.) < Medieval Latin exclūsīvus. See exclusion, -ive

noun

adjective

verb

adverb

pronoun

preposition

conjunction

determiner

exclamation

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 92% 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".

Was this page helpful?

Yes No

Thank you for your feedback! Tell your friends about this page

Tell us why?