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ɪnˈklu sɪvin·clu·sive

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Princeton's WordNet

  1. inclusiveadjective

    including much or everything; and especially including stated limits

    "an inclusive art form"; "an inclusive fee"; "his concept of history is modern and inclusive"; "from Monday to Friday inclusive"

Wiktionary

  1. inclusiveadjective

    including (almost) everything within its scope

    An inclusive list of Wiki formats

  2. inclusiveadjective

    including the extremes as well as the area between

    Numbers 1 to 10 inclusive

  3. inclusiveadjective

    of, or relating to the first person plural pronoun when including the person being addressed

    As the we in If you want, we could go back to my place for coffee.

Samuel Johnson's Dictionary

  1. Inclusiveadjective

    Etymology: inclusif, French.

    O, would that the inclusive verge
    Of golden metal, that must round my brow,
    Were red-hot steel, to sear me to the brain. William Shakespeare, R. III.

    I'll search where ev'ry virtue dwells,
    From courts inclusive down to cells. Jonathan Swift.

ChatGPT

  1. inclusive

    Inclusive refers to an approach, policy, or philosophy that aims to include and accommodate all individuals, regardless of their race, ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, age, ability, religion, socioeconomic status, or other characteristics. It involves building environments, systems, or organizations that are welcoming, respectful, and accessible to everyone, ensuring equal opportunities, representation, and participation for all. Inclusivity values diversity and promotes equality, fostering a sense of belonging and acceptance for all individuals.

Webster Dictionary

  1. Inclusiveadjective

    inclosing; encircling; surrounding

  2. Inclusiveadjective

    comprehending the stated limit or extremes; as, from Monday to Saturday inclusive, that is, taking in both Monday and Saturday; -- opposed to exclusive

  3. Etymology: [Cf. F. inclusif.]

Editors Contribution

  1. inclusive

    To include what is accurate, specific, fair and just.

    The business was inclusive and ensured there is proactive communication between employees and management.


    Submitted by MaryC on March 11, 2020  

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Numerology

  1. Chaldean Numerology

    The numerical value of inclusive in Chaldean Numerology is: 6

  2. Pythagorean Numerology

    The numerical value of inclusive in Pythagorean Numerology is: 6

Examples of inclusive in a Sentence

  1. Jennifer Aniston:

    To be friends with Courteney is to be family with Courteney, and she is responsible for all of that from the beginning, when we met her she was immediately inclusive, warm, loving, interested in everything about you and you know I was really nervous to meet her because I was a huge fan.

  2. Laurel Hubbard:

    The Olympic Games are a global celebration of our hopes, our ideals and our values. I commend the IOC for The Olympic Games commitment to making sport inclusive and accessible.

  3. National Park Service:

    As the National Park Service strives to share a more inclusive and well-rounded version of the American story through the places we care for, it is gratifying to see more people than ever coming to their national parks to enjoy nature, learn about history, and spend time with their families.

  4. Rob Goldman:

    Simply showing certain job ads to different age groups on services like Facebook or Google may not in itself be discriminatory — just as it can be OK to run employment ads in magazines and on TV shows targeted at younger or older people, what matters is that marketing is broadly based and inclusive, not simply focused on a particular age group.

  5. Joe Biden:

    We can prioritize either ideological purity or inclusive victory, we can either call people names online or we can call them into our movement. We can either tighten a narrow and hardcore base or open the tent to a new, broad, big-hearted American coalition.

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