inclusively

/in-ˈklü-siv How to pronounce inclusive (audio) -ziv/ (ame, mw) · /ɪnˈkluːsɪvli/ (bre, ipa) · /ɪnˈkluːsɪvli/ (ame, ipa)

inclusively — adjective

  • inclusivelypositive
  • more inclusivelycomparative
  • most inclusivelysuperlative

1. covering a wide range of people, things, or ideas rather than being narrow or li

1.形容詞B2
釋義

covering a wide range of people, things, or ideas rather than being narrow or limited

例句

Rosa's inclusive approach to research brought together experts from seven different fields.

inclusive + approach (broad-ranging)

The festival committee designed an inclusive programme spanning theatre, music, and dance.

同義詞
  • broad

    less formal; refers to width of coverage rather than specifically to people

  • comprehensive

    more formal; stresses thoroughness and covering every part

  • wide-ranging

    emphasises spread across many different areas or topics

反義詞
  • narrow

    limited in scope or range

2. including everything mentioned — especially every cost, charge, and service — so

2.形容詞B2
釋義

including everything mentioned — especially every cost, charge, and service — so you pay a single price with nothing extra to add

例句

Deepa booked an inclusive holiday package that covered flights, meals, and all excursions.

inclusive + package/holiday (all-in price)

The rent is inclusive of heating and water, so tenants pay nothing extra in winter.

inclusive of + noun (listing what is covered)

同義詞
  • all-in

    more informal, common in travel and hospitality contexts

  • all-inclusive

    near-synonym used especially for holiday resorts and cruise packages

反義詞
  • exclusive

    used of prices that do not include extras such as tax or service charges

文法句型

inclusive of + noun

用法筆記

Frequently used in the pattern 'inclusive of' to name what is covered: 'inclusive of all meals', 'inclusive of tax and service'.

常見錯誤

The price is inclusive for all meals.
The price is inclusive of all meals.
💡the correct preposition with this sense is 'of', not 'for'.

3. designed or run in a way that makes all people feel welcome and able to take par

3.形容詞B2
釋義

designed or run in a way that makes all people feel welcome and able to take part, whatever their background or needs

例句

Tariq runs an inclusive dance class where every routine is adapted for wheelchair users.

inclusive + place/activity (welcoming to all)

The company dropped its degree requirement to make hiring more inclusive of candidates who trained through apprenticeships.

同義詞
  • welcoming

    focuses on emotional warmth and friendliness rather than structural access

  • accessible

    stresses physical or practical ability to take part, not necessarily social belonging

  • open

    broader; means anyone can join, but does not imply active effort to involve everyone

反義詞
  • exclusionary

    designed to keep certain people out, whether deliberately or by neglect

用法筆記

Distinguish from sense 1 (BROAD IN RANGE): sense 1 is about the scope of things or ideas; sense 3 is specifically about making people feel included and welcome.

4. describes schools or classrooms where children with disabilities learn alongside

4.形容詞C1
釋義

describes schools or classrooms where children with disabilities learn alongside other pupils in standard classes rather than in separate settings

例句

Wei placed her son in an inclusive classroom where children of all abilities learn together.

inclusive + classroom (education context)

The prefecture trained every reception teacher to make classrooms fully inclusive by September, adding visual timetables and sensory corners.

同義詞
  • integrated

    stresses mixing groups together; used in wider contexts beyond education, such as housing

反義詞
  • segregated

    keeping students with disabilities in separate schools or classrooms

用法筆記

Limited almost entirely to educational contexts. Common collocations: inclusive classroom, inclusive education, inclusive school.

5. used after a range of numbers or dates to show that the first and last ones ment

5.形容詞B2
釋義

used after a range of numbers or dates to show that the first and last ones mentioned are part of the total

例句

Eva said ages 8 to 12 inclusive, meaning both eight- and twelve-year-olds qualify.

from X to Y inclusive (endpoints counted)

The Hockney exhibition runs 5 May to 20 May inclusive, so the final day still counts.

反義詞
  • exclusive

    in ranges: '5 to 10 exclusive' means 5 and 10 are not counted

文法句型

from + number/date + to + number/date + inclusive

用法筆記

Only used after a range with 'from...to'. Less natural after 'between', though some speakers accept it.

常見錯誤

The course runs from Monday to Friday inclusive of the weekend.
The course runs from Monday to Friday inclusive.
💡with date ranges, do not add 'of'; just say 'Monday to Friday inclusive'.

inclusively — adverb