inclusive

[ɪnˈkluːsɪv]

inclusive Definition

  • 1including a wide range of people, things, ideas, or opinions
  • 2not excluding any particular group of people

Using inclusive: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "inclusive" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    The company has an inclusive policy that welcomes employees from diverse backgrounds.

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    The conference aims to be inclusive of all perspectives and opinions.

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    The school provides inclusive education for students with disabilities.

inclusive Synonyms and Antonyms

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Phrases with inclusive

  • language that avoids the use of certain expressions or words that might be considered to exclude particular groups of people

    Example

    Using inclusive language is important in creating a welcoming environment for everyone.

  • economic growth that benefits all sections of society, including the poor and marginalized

    Example

    The government's goal is to achieve inclusive growth by investing in education and healthcare.

  • a measure of an organism's success in the population, based on the number of offspring it produces, how it supports its offspring, and how its offspring support others

    Example

    Inclusive fitness theory explains why some animals exhibit altruistic behavior towards their kin.

Origins of inclusive

from Latin 'inclusivus', meaning 'enclosing'

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Summary: inclusive in Brief

The term 'inclusive' [ɪnˈkluːsɪv] refers to the act of including a wide range of people, things, ideas, or opinions. It is often used to describe policies, conferences, or education that do not exclude any particular group of people. Examples include 'The company has an inclusive policy that welcomes employees from diverse backgrounds.' and 'The school provides inclusive education for students with disabilities.' 'Inclusive' extends into phrases like 'inclusive language,' which avoids expressions that might exclude certain groups, and 'inclusive growth,' which benefits all sections of society.

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