excluding — Not including or taking into account; leaving out or omitting from consideration. Used to indicate that something is deliberately not counted or considered.
Part of speech: VERB
Definition: Not including or taking into account; leaving out or omitting from consideration. Used to indicate that something is deliberately not counted or considered.
Pronunciation (IPA): /ɪkˈskludɪŋ/
Example Sentences
- The all-you-can-eat buffet costs $30, excluding drinks and your dignity after the third plate.
- Everyone passed the exam, excluding Tom who was too busy playing games.
- The gym is open every day excluding Sundays and zombie apocalypses.
excluding
VERB[/ɪkˈskludɪŋ/]
Not including or taking into account; leaving out or omitting from consideration. Used to indicate that something is deliberately not counted or considered.
Not including or taking into account; leaving out or omitting from consideration. Used to indicate that something is deliberately not counted or considered.
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From Latin 'excludere', meaning 'to shut out' or 'to keep out'. The word literally described the act of closing a door to prevent someone from entering.
Breakdown
ex- (out/away) + clud- (to close/shut) + -ing (present participle suffix)
🎵Rhyme
📝Examples
“The all-you-can-eat buffet costs $30, excluding drinks and your dignity after the third plate.”
“Everyone passed the exam, excluding Tom who was too busy playing games.”
“The gym is open every day excluding Sundays and zombie apocalypses.”
“The meeting will last 2 hours, excluding coffee breaks.”
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