inclusive — including all the services or items normally expected or required
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: including all the services or items normally expected or required
Pronunciation (IPA): /ɪnˈkluːsɪv/
Example Sentences
- My mom booked an all-inclusive resort, but somehow I still ended up paying for Wi-Fi.
- The company promotes an inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued.
- The price is inclusive of breakfast, but judging by the toast, they might want to exclude it.
inclusive
ADJECTIVE[/ɪnˈkluːsɪv/]
including all the services or items normally expected or required
The school created an inclusive classroom where every student felt welcome.
The event was inclusive, so everyone could join.
The team replaced an exclusive club with an inclusive one, bringing everyone together.
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🌳Etymology
Origin
The word derives from Latin includere, meaning 'to shut in' or 'to contain'. It is composed of in- (in, within) and claudere (to shut, close, or enclose), originally conveying the sense of enclosing or containing something within boundaries.
Breakdown
in- (within, in) + clud- (shut, close) + -ive (adjective suffix forming quality or state). The suffix -ive transforms the verbal root into an adjective describing the quality of including or containing.
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📝Examples
“My mom booked an all-inclusive resort, but somehow I still ended up paying for Wi-Fi.”
“The company promotes an inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued.”
“The price is inclusive of breakfast, but judging by the toast, they might want to exclude it.”
“We need more inclusive hiring practices to build a diverse team.”
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