inclusive
adjective
in·clu·sive
in-ˈklü-siv 
-ziv
1
a
: broad in orientation or scope
The traditional system groups organisms … and places them in a hierarchy of ever more inclusive categories …—
Elizabeth Pennisi
Elizabeth PennisiHe wanted more inclusive histories that told the lives of all humankind, not just an elite few.—Brook Thomas
Brook Thomas
b
: covering or intended to cover all items, costs, or services
Le Sport features inclusive packages with a single rate covering spa treatments, accommodations, all meals, drinks, water sports, and tennis.—Ian Keown
see also all-inclusive
Ian Keown2
: including everyone
especially
: allowing and accommodating people who have historically been excluded (as because of their race, gender, sexuality, or ability)
Prime Minister Narendra Modi's new push for accessibility has galvanized a disability rights movement in a country with a notably poor record on inclusive infrastructure. —Rama Lakshmi
Rama Lakshmi Research from the Center for Talent Innovation shows that allies—people who support LGBT colleagues or work as advocates—play a decisive role in creating an inclusive community where individuals are comfortable being themselves. —Sylvia Ann Hewlett
Sylvia Ann Hewlett 3
: of or relating to education in which students with disabilities are included with the general student population
Supporters of so-called "inclusive education" say that letting students with and without severe disabilities learn side-by-side helps to undo the stigma associated with special education.—Associated Press
Associated PressThere are three inclusive classrooms, where kids who do not need special education services learn alongside students with autism spectrum disorders, Down syndrome, learning delays or other disabilities. The students are taught the same curriculum, and the special education students generally receive services, such as occupational therapy, inside the classroom instead of being pulled out.—Erin Duffy
Erin Duffy4
: including the stated limits or extremes
—used postpositively
from Monday to Friday inclusive
I expect to be at the island and visitable there … on the following dates: May 28-31 inclusive …—Alexander Woollcott
Alexander Woollcott
inclusively
adverb
She waved her hand inclusively toward the various rooms.
—Theodore Dreiser
Theodore Dreiser
… as part of our new digital experience, we're launching an online community built expressly and inclusively for all members.
—Joseph J. Fifer
Joseph J. Fifer
inclusiveness
noun
… in the effort to achieve more fairness and inclusiveness in selecting the nominee, the reforms jettisoned many of the old underpinnings of the party.
—John C. Culver
John C. Culver
Synonyms
Examples of inclusive in a Sentence
a butterfly expert with an inclusive knowledge of his subject
Recent Examples on the Web
Beauty is inclusive, beauty is tall, skinny fat, red, yellow, brown.
—Gillian Telling, Peoplemag, 17 Apr. 2024
This inclusive approach has led to investments in projects like Etherfi and dWallet, signaling a dedication to solutions in decentralized finance and blockchain technology.
—Chris Gallagher, USA TODAY, 17 Apr. 2024
This musical documentary traces the troubled history and inclusive future of the genre with performances from today’s most talented iconoclasts, including Blanco Brown, Jelly Roll, Lainey Wilson, and BRELAND.
—Jack Dunn, Variety, 17 Apr. 2024
Olivia Summers and Dee Bryant are building a team of all-women stunt drivers to make the stunt-driving industry more inclusive.
—Ryan Faughnder, Los Angeles Times, 16 Apr. 2024
Look for organizations aligning with your values and offering a supportive and inclusive work environment.
—Ebony Flake, Essence, 8 Apr. 2024
The document released Monday, approved by the pope on March 25, does not undo those measures or fundamentally change Francis’s more inclusive stance.
—Stefano Pitrelli, Washington Post, 8 Apr. 2024
Two local artists are helping the Cudahy Health Department create a welcoming and inclusive environment.
—Journal Sentinel, 4 Apr. 2024
While the show is far from free of legitimate criticism, many of the complaints seem unfairly — though perhaps tellingly — placed on the show’s focus on a Black woman commander, its LGBTQ+ stars and allies and its inclusive storylines.
—USA TODAY, 4 Apr. 2024
Gillian Telling, Peoplemag, 17 Apr. 2024
This inclusive approach has led to investments in projects like Etherfi and dWallet, signaling a dedication to solutions in decentralized finance and blockchain technology.
—Chris Gallagher, USA TODAY, 17 Apr. 2024
This musical documentary traces the troubled history and inclusive future of the genre with performances from today’s most talented iconoclasts, including Blanco Brown, Jelly Roll, Lainey Wilson, and BRELAND.
—Jack Dunn, Variety, 17 Apr. 2024
Olivia Summers and Dee Bryant are building a team of all-women stunt drivers to make the stunt-driving industry more inclusive.
—Ryan Faughnder, Los Angeles Times, 16 Apr. 2024
Look for organizations aligning with your values and offering a supportive and inclusive work environment.
—Ebony Flake, Essence, 8 Apr. 2024
The document released Monday, approved by the pope on March 25, does not undo those measures or fundamentally change Francis’s more inclusive stance.
—Stefano Pitrelli, Washington Post, 8 Apr. 2024
Two local artists are helping the Cudahy Health Department create a welcoming and inclusive environment.
—Journal Sentinel, 4 Apr. 2024
While the show is far from free of legitimate criticism, many of the complaints seem unfairly — though perhaps tellingly — placed on the show’s focus on a Black woman commander, its LGBTQ+ stars and allies and its inclusive storylines.
—USA TODAY, 4 Apr. 2024
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inclusive
adjective
in·clu·sive
in-ˈklü-siv
-ziv
1
: including the stated limits and everything in between
pages 10 to 20 inclusive
2
: covering everything or all important points
an inclusive tour
an inclusive insurance policy
inclusively
adverb
inclusiveness
noun
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