What does inclusive mean?
Inclusive means Including (almost) everything within its scope..
Inclusive
/ɪnˈkluːsɪv/ · adjective
Meaning
Including (almost) everything within its scope..
Definitions by Sense
- Including (almost) everything within its scope.
- Including the extremes as well as the area between.
- (linguistics) Of, or relating to the first-person plural pronoun when including the person being addressed.
- Including or accepting those belonging to a particular group.
Example Sentences
an inclusive list of data formats
numbers 1 to 10 inclusive
The pronoun in "If you want, we could go back to my place for coffee" is an inclusive "we".
trans-inclusive feminism
Synonyms for inclusive
Antonyms for inclusive
Related Words
Word Forms
- more inclusive
- most inclusive
Usage Notes
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is a synonym for inclusive?
Common synonyms include exhaustive, inclusionary, comprehensive.
What is the opposite of inclusive?
Possible antonyms include exclusive, exclusionary.
How do you use inclusive in a sentence?
an inclusive list of data formats
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