Word
inclusive
Phoneticsin·clu·sive, stress on the second syllable
US/ˌɪnˈkɫusɪv/
UK/ɪnklˈuːsɪv/
Definitions
01welcoming everyone
B2 · Upper Intermediate
adj. making sure that everyone is included and treated fairly, especially people who are often ignored.
adj. aiming to include and provide equal access to people who might otherwise be excluded or marginalised.
“The school works hard to create an inclusive environment for students with disabilities.”
“The company's new inclusive hiring policy led to a significant increase in staff diversity across all departments.”
Antonyms
02all-encompassing
B2 · Upper Intermediate
adj. including everything or everyone that is part of a group or a plan.
adj. comprehensive in scope; including all the expected parts, items, or people.
“The price of the holiday is all-inclusive, so you don't pay extra for meals.”
“The researcher provided an inclusive list of all the sources used during the five-year study.”
Synonyms
03including the dates mentioned
B2 · Upper Intermediate
adj. including the first and last dates or numbers in a range.
adj. denoting that the stated limits or extremes of a range are included in the total.
“The office will be closed from Monday to Thursday inclusive.”
“The contract covers the period from January to June inclusive, meaning the agreement remains active until the final day of the sixth month.”
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Antonyms
04we (including you)
C1 · Advanced Science Technical
adj. used to describe the word 'we' when it includes the person you are talking to.
adj. relating to the first-person plural pronoun when it specifically includes the addressee.
“In some languages, there is a special inclusive 'we' that always includes the listener.”
“The linguist noted that the language distinguishes between inclusive and exclusive first-person plural pronouns to avoid ambiguity in social interactions.”
Usage
In linguistics, this is often contrasted with the 'exclusive we' which leaves the listener out.
Antonyms
Real-World Examples
“Parkrun is an inclusive joy for hundreds of thousands of runners and walkers of all shapes, sizes, ages and levels of fitness.” “In an industry that claims to be inclusive, it’s so easy to feel tokenised.” Etymology
From Middle French inclusif, from Medieval Latin inclūsīvus, from Latin inclūsus.
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Word family
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ADJECTIVE
Domain
- Exam level
- CambridgeCambridgeCambridge English QualificationsThe exam suite from Cambridge University Press & Assessment, from A1 Movers up to C2 Proficiency. The benchmark names double as CEFR labels.B2 FirstIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.5.5–6.5TOEFL iBTTOEFL iBTTest of English as a Foreign Language, Internet-Based TestETS's academic English test, the standard route for US university admissions. Scored 0–120, with a 1–6 scale since 2026.1–6 scale: 4.0–4.572–94TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.785–944
- Frequency
- Frequent
- Level
- B2 · Upper Intermediate
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