inclusive

/in'klu:siv/

Thân thiện

The school's inclusive policy ensures every child can participate in the field day.

Definition

1. Adjective:
   • Including everything or all the stated limits: "Inclusive" describes something that contains or encompasses all parts, elements, or costs, especially within specified boundaries. It often indicates that the first and last items in a range are part of the total.
   • Open to all; not excluding any particular group of people: In social contexts, "inclusive" means aiming to include and accommodate people of all backgrounds, identities, and abilities, ensuring no one is left out or discriminated against.

Usage Examples

• Adjective:
  • The price is inclusive of all taxes and service charges. (The price contains all taxes and service charges within it.)
  • The conference is from the 10th to the 12th of July, inclusive. (This means the conference takes place on the 10th, 11th, and 12th of July.)
  • We are striving to create a more inclusive workplace culture. (We are trying to create a work environment that welcomes and values everyone.)
  • The tour offers an inclusive package covering flights, hotels, and meals. (The tour package includes flights, hotels, and meals as part of the total.)

Advanced Usage

• "to be inclusive of something": to contain something as part of a whole.
  • The rent is inclusive of utilities. (The rent payment includes the cost of utilities.)
• In mathematical or logical sets: describing a set that contains all its limit points.
  • The interval is inclusive of its endpoints. (The endpoints are part of the interval.)
• Inclusive language: Language that avoids expressions that might exclude or marginalize particular groups of people.
  • Using "they" as a singular pronoun is an example of inclusive language.

Variants and Related Words

• Inclusively (adverb): In a way that includes everything or everyone.
  • The event was advertised inclusively to the entire community.
• Inclusiveness (noun): The quality of including many different types of people and treating them all fairly and equally.
  • The school promotes an atmosphere of inclusiveness.
• All-inclusive (adjective): Including everything or everyone. (Note: This is a compound word listed separately as a variant).
  • We booked an all-inclusive resort vacation.

Synonyms

• Comprehensive: Covering completely or broadly.
• Encompassing: Including a wide range of things.
• Overall: Including or considering everything.

Antonyms

• Exclusive: Excluding or not admitting other things or people.
• Limited: Restricted in scope, extent, or amount.
• Narrow: Of limited scope; not inclusive.

Related Phrases

• Inclusive of: Having (something) as part of a whole.
  • The total cost, inclusive of delivery, is $50.
• Inclusive education: A system where students with and without disabilities learn together.
  • The district has a strong commitment to inclusive education.

Học thuật

Adjective

1. including much or everything; and especially including stated limits
   • an inclusive art form
   • an inclusive fee
   • his concept of history is modern and inclusive
   • from Monday to Friday inclusive