forbidden words: inclusive
inclusive
adjective
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including or encompassing the stated limit or extremes in consideration or account (usually used after the noun).
from May to August inclusive. -
including a great deal, or encompassing everything concerned; comprehensive.
an inclusive art form;
an inclusive fee.
Synonyms: all-embracing, general, overall -
enclosing; embracing.
an inclusive fence. -
aiming to include and integrate all people and groups in activities, organizations, political processes, etc., especially those who are disadvantaged, have suffered discrimination, or are living with disabilities.
inclusive hiring practices;
inclusive playgrounds. -
relating to or being language or terminology that does not exclude a particular group of people and that avoids bias, stereotypes, etc..
the use of singular “they” as an inclusive, gender-neutral pronoun. -
relating to or being educational practices in which students with physical or mental disabilities are taught in regular classrooms and provided with certain accommodations.
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Grammar. (of the first person plural) including the person or persons spoken to, as we in Shall we dance?
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Other Word Forms
- inclusively adverb
- inclusiveness noun
- inclusivity noun
- noninclusive adjective
- noninclusively adverb
- quasi-inclusive adjective
- quasi-inclusively adverb
- superinclusive adjective
- superinclusively adverb
- uninclusive adjective
Word History and Origins
Origin of inclusive
First recorded in 1400–50; from late Middle English, from Medieval Latin inclūsīvus, equivalent to Latin inclūs(us) + -īvus -ive ( def. ) ; incluse
from — Dictionary.com | Meanings & Definitions of English Words. (2025n). In Dictionary.com.
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example sentences: inclusive
And Stella’s wise, considered, calm, erudite, thoughtful leadership has had a powerful effect on the team in a number of ways, including its inclusive culture.
From BBC
Garcia has the same kind of energy and confidence that his version of America — one that is unabashedly inclusive, affordable and fair — is what his constituents want, and one he’s expected to fight for.
From Los Angeles Times
“I’m here to speak to this new government, to urge them to continue to be inclusive, to ensure that there’s transparency and accountability in the way that they govern,” he said.
From BBC
It’s a far cry from the inclusive Syria he had in mind under new leadership.
From BBC
“We do have an inclusive policy on uniform – worked over years with stakeholders – broadly speaking a blazer, a tie, trousers or shorts, and smart black shoes”
From BBC
from — Dictionary.com | Meanings & Definitions of English Words. (2025n). In Dictionary.com.
July 15th, 2025
Hudson Valley, New York
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