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inclusion definition

in·clu·sion (in klo̵̅o̅′z̸hən)

noun

  1. an including or being included
  2. something included; specif.,
    1. a solid, liquid, or gaseous foreign substance encased in mineral or rock
    2. Biol. a separate body, as a grain of starch, within the protoplasm of a cell

Etymology: L inclusio < inclusus, pp. of includere: see include

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inclusion Synonyms

inclusion

n.

admittance, incorporation, embodiment, comprisal, formation, composition; see also addition 1, insertion.

Antonyms exclusion*, elimination*, exception.


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inclusion Usage Examples

Converse of object

  • promote: Life In The Community: A project to promote community Inclusion for People with high support needs.

Converse of subject

  • imply: No recommendation of any establishment is implied by inclusion on this website.

Adjective modifier

  • social: However, for many, social inclusion proved elusive.

Modifies a noun

  • criterion: Inclusion criteria were all studies which provided data on age in relation to use of, or referral to specialist palliative care.

Preposition: in

  • newsbites: Please make it clear that your news item is for inclusion in NewsBites and include any source references.

Preposition: of

  • fleck: Modern 10YR 3/1 Modern 1105 Spread - Very dark greyish-brown clay silt with inclusions of charcoal flecks, gravel and pebbles.
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