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Origin of exclusion
First recorded in 1375–1425; late Middle English, from Latin exclūsiōn- (stem of exclūsiō ), equivalent to exclūs(us) (past participle of exclūdere “to shut out”; see exclude) + -iōn- -ion
Explanation
An exclusion is an instance of leaving something or someone out. If you love someone to the exclusion of all others, he or she is the only one for you! Exclusion is closely related to some words that have a positive or negative feel. The word exclusive implies something is high-end, desirable, and not for ordinary people. If someone is excluded, on the other hand, it means that someone has been deliberately and painfully left out. Exclusion is more neutral. The department store that advertises a big sale often states at the bottom of the ad that "some exclusions apply," meaning the discounts don't apply to all items.
Vocabulary lists containing exclusion
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He said that Kraft had contacted Sheeran to tell him the rapper would not be allowed on stage and alleged that Kraft had rallied other venues to demand his exclusion.
From Barron's ● Sep. 15, 2026
But digital rights campaigners have said such measures could lead to the exclusion of some groups.
From BBC ● Sep. 14, 2026
But the risk of exclusion is always there, as when Walmart failed to secure Rachel McAdams to reprise her Regina George character for its ad bringing together the rest of the “Mean Girls” principals.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 10, 2026
There is also unhappiness over the exclusion of G20 member South Africa this year, Lindsay said.
From Barron's ● Sep. 1, 2026
A white dwarf is supported by the exclusion principle repulsion between the electrons in its matter.
From "A Brief History of Time: And Other Essays" by Stephen Hawking
In 2026, your mother can contribute up to $95,000 in one go by electing to front-load five years of annual gift-tax exclusions.
From MarketWatch ● Sep. 10, 2026
Therefore, his SSI benefit would be reduced by $680, assuming no other income or exclusions apply.
From MarketWatch ● Aug. 6, 2026
Before the latest figures, rates of suspensions and exclusions in England's schools had been rising since before the pandemic.
From BBC ● Jul. 9, 2026
"If we are intervening early and meeting young people's needs as soon as we understand them, then we can prevent the vast majority of exclusions that we see."
From BBC ● Jul. 9, 2026
Mr. Grant said that "he hoped this Convention would take high grounds upon this subject and silence . . . . these inquiries into men's belief, and exclusions for opinion's sake."
From History of the Constitutions of Iowa by Benjamin F. Shambaugh
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