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inclusive definition

in·clu·sive (in klo̵̅o̅′siv; also, -ziv)

adjective

  1. including or tending to include; esp., taking everything into account; reckoning everything
  2. including the terms, limits, or extremes mentioned ten days, from the third to the twelfth inclusive

Etymology: LL inclusivus < L inclusus, pp. of includere

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inclusive Idioms

inclusive of

including; taking into account

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inclusive Synonyms

inclusive

modif.

including, all together, from beginning to end, in toto; see comprehensive, general 1, including, whole 1.


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inclusive Usage Examples

Preposition: of

  • VAT: We charge £ 2.95 inclusive of VAT on all orders.

Modifying Another Word

  • socially: If Web sites are to become socially inclusive, all users must be able to enjoy shared experiences.

Modifies a noun

  • education: Teacher training for inclusive education has also seen advances in recent years.

Used with adjective complement

  • indicate: Prices should be indicated inclusive of VAT and any other compulsory charges.
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