inclusive
[ in-kloo-siv ]
/ ɪnˈklu sɪv /
adjective
including or encompassing the stated limit or extremes in consideration or account (usually used postpositively): from 6 to 37 inclusive.
including a great deal, or encompassing everything concerned; comprehensive: an inclusive art form; an inclusive fee.
enclosing; embracing: an inclusive fence.
Grammar. (of the first person plural) including the person or persons spoken to, as we in Shall we dance?Compare exclusive(def 12).
Words nearby inclusive
Idioms for inclusive
inclusive of, including; also taking into account: Europe, inclusive of the British Isles, is negotiating new trade agreements.
Origin of inclusive
SYNONYMS FOR inclusive
3 including, comprising.
OTHER WORDS FROM inclusive
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inclusive
/ (ɪnˈkluːsɪv) /
adjective
(postpositive foll by of) considered together (with)capital inclusive of profit
(postpositive) including the limits specifiedMonday to Friday inclusive is five days
comprehensive
not excluding any particular groups of peoplean inclusive society
logic (of a disjunction) true if at least one of its component propositions is trueCompare exclusive (def. 10)
Derived forms of inclusive
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