inclusivity

/ˌɪnkluːˈsɪvəti/ (bre, ipa) · /ˌɪnkluːˈsɪvəti/ (ame, ipa) · /in-(ˌ)klü-ˈsi-və-tē -ˈzi-/ (ame, mw)

inclusivity — noun

1. The active effort to include people of different backgrounds, abilities, and ide

1.名詞B2
釋義

The active effort to include people of different backgrounds, abilities, and identities so that everyone has equal access to opportunities, resources, and participation.

例句

The company introduced a new policy on inclusivity after staff raised concerns about unequal treatment.

collocation: policy on inclusivity

Jing said that true inclusivity means changing how things work, not just inviting more people.

that-clause with 'means' for unpacking the concept

同義詞
  • inclusiveness

    More common in everyday speech; inclusivity is the preferred term in professional and policy writing.

  • equity

    Focuses on fairness and justice in outcomes, not just the act of including.

  • accessibility

    Overlaps in meaning but centres on removing physical, digital, or social barriers.

反義詞
  • exclusion

    The act of deliberately leaving people out.

  • discrimination

    Treating people unfairly because of group membership.

用法筆記

Frequently used in formal and professional contexts (workplace, education, public policy). Often paired with diversity as a related but distinct concept: diversity refers to who is represented; inclusivity refers to whether everyone can participate equally.

常見錯誤

❌Diversity and inclusivity mean the same thing.
✅Diversity and inclusivity are related but different.
💡Diversity is about the mix of people present; inclusivity is about making sure everyone in that mix can take part fairly.
❌The inclusivity of the event was good.' (unnatural with article)
✅The event showed a strong commitment to inclusivity.
💡Inclusivity is uncountable and sounds awkward with 'the' before it unless modified.