inclusion — the action or state of including or of being included within a group or structure
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: the action or state of including or of being included within a group or structure
Pronunciation (IPA): /ɪnˈkluːʒən/
Example Sentences
- The pizza party's inclusion policy was simple: everyone brings their own weird topping.
- The company's inclusion efforts resulted in a more creative and innovative workplace.
- His inclusion in the group chat meant he finally knew why everyone was laughing at lunch.
inclusion
NOUN[/ɪnˈkluːʒən/]
the action or state of including or of being included within a group or structure
Welcoming someone into the group
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
Inclusion derives from Latin includere, meaning 'to shut in' or 'to enclose'. The word evolved from the sense of physically containing something within a space to the broader meaning of incorporating or including someone or something as part of a group or whole.
Breakdown
in- (in, into) + claudere (to close, shut) + -ion (noun-forming suffix). The Latin verb includere literally means 'to shut in', with the prefix in- indicating direction inward and claudere referring to the action of closing or enclosing.
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🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“The pizza party's inclusion policy was simple: everyone brings their own weird topping.”
“The company's inclusion efforts resulted in a more creative and innovative workplace.”
“His inclusion in the group chat meant he finally knew why everyone was laughing at lunch.”
“The inclusion of renewable energy sources is crucial for environmental protection.”
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