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
covering a wide range of people, things, or ideas rather than being narrow or limited
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.
Chen takes an inclusive view of literature, welcoming graphic novels alongside the classics.
Mei-Lin's report called for a more inclusive definition of poverty that counts clean water and schooling, not just income.
- 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
- narrow
limited in scope or range
2. including everything mentioned — especially every cost, charge, and service — so
including everything mentioned — especially every cost, charge, and service — so you pay a single price with nothing extra to add
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)
Guo was surprised the conference fee was fully inclusive, with lunch and materials provided.
The harbour-front hotel quoted an inclusive rate of €95, with breakfast and parking all covered on one bill.
- all-in
more informal, common in travel and hospitality contexts
- all-inclusive
near-synonym used especially for holiday resorts and cruise packages
- 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
3. designed or run in a way that makes all people feel welcome and able to take par
designed or run in a way that makes all people feel welcome and able to take part, whatever their background or needs
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.
Pablo picked the youth club because of its warm, inclusive atmosphere where every child belongs.
Suki helped redesign the playground to be truly inclusive, with equipment for children of all physical abilities.
- 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
- 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
describes schools or classrooms where children with disabilities learn alongside other pupils in standard classes rather than in separate settings
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.
Hana's research showed that inclusive classrooms benefit all pupils, not only those with special needs.
The education ministry gave state schools until 2027 to adopt an inclusive model, promising extra funds for early adopters.
- integrated
stresses mixing groups together; used in wider contexts beyond education, such as housing
- 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
used after a range of numbers or dates to show that the first and last ones mentioned are part of the total
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.
Diego counted pages 34 to 67 inclusive — thirty-four pages in all.
Mr. Yamada said the exam covers chapters 2 to 7 inclusive — miss chapter 7 and you fail.
- 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
inclusively — adverb
1. taking in a broad mix of people, ideas, or things, and treating every person fai
taking in a broad mix of people, ideas, or things, and treating every person fairly and equally
Chitra planned the conference inclusively, inviting speakers from six continents and twelve different fields.
verb + inclusively (manner adverb)
Dr. Chen assembled the research team inclusively, pairing senior professors from Tokyo with young scientists from rural colleges.
Rosa ran the meeting inclusively, giving elderly residents and newcomers equal time to speak.
The food bank was built inclusively from the start, with local families sitting on its board and voting on policies.
文法句型
verb + inclusively
用法筆記
Typically modifies verbs describing social action: lead, plan, design, teach, build, run. Subject is usually a person or organisation making deliberate choices.
2. used when giving a span of numbers or dates to make clear that the starting and
used when giving a span of numbers or dates to make clear that the starting and ending points are part of the count
Tariq is away 10 June to 18 June inclusively, missing the opening and closing meetings.
from X to Y inclusively (endpoints included)
The national health survey sampled ages 18 to 65 inclusively, recruiting from every single year group in that span.
The grant committee accepts submissions from 1 March to 31 March inclusively — anything postmarked 1 April is rejected.
The heating will be off from 1 April to 30 September inclusively, so pack warm clothes for spring.
文法句型
from + number/date + to + number/date + inclusively