exclusive — restricted to a particular person, group, or area; not shared
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: restricted to a particular person, group, or area; not shared
Pronunciation (IPA): /ɪkˈskluːsɪv/
Example Sentences
- My cat thinks the entire sofa is his exclusive territory.
- The restaurant offers exclusive dining experiences for VIP customers.
- He has exclusive access to the CEO's coffee machine.
exclusive
ADJECTIVE[/ɪkˈskluːsɪv/]
restricted to a particular person, group, or area; not shared
The hotel offered an exclusive lounge for VIP guests only.
The exclusive club accepted only a few carefully selected members. (EXCLUSIVE = EXCLUDE, DON'T INCLUDE)
They carefully chose the members, gave them exclusive access, and let them use the private lounge.
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🌳Etymology
Origin
From Latin 'exclusivus', derived from 'excludere' meaning 'to shut out or exclude', combined with the suffix '-ive' indicating an adjective form. The Latin root 'excludere' comes from 'ex-' (out) and 'claudere' (to shut or close).
Breakdown
ex- (out) + clud (shut/close) + -ive (adjective suffix) = exclusive (tending to shut out or exclude others)
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📝Examples
“My cat thinks the entire sofa is his exclusive territory.”
“The restaurant offers exclusive dining experiences for VIP customers.”
“He has exclusive access to the CEO's coffee machine.”
“The brand signed an exclusive contract with the famous athlete.”
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