inclusive
gb/ɪŋklˈusɪv/ us/ɪŋklˈusɪv/
B2
English
~ 6000
befogadó, inkluzív, tartalmaz, benne van az árban, bezárólag, megengedő vagy, inkluzív vagy
B2
1
Usage pattern:
[something] is inclusive of [people/groups]
The company is proud of its inclusive workplace, where people of all backgrounds feel valued.
A cég büszke befogadó munkahelyére, ahol a legkülönbözőbb hátterű emberek is megbecsülve érzik magukat.
Teachers are trying to use more inclusive language in the classroom.
A tanárok igyekeznek befogadóbb nyelvezetet használni az osztályteremben.
We want our games to be inclusive so that children with disabilities can enjoy them too.
An inclusive society gives everyone equal chances, no matter their gender, race, or income.
The festival aims to be inclusive of local communities as well as international visitors.
Learner examples
Our school is very inclusive and welcomes students from many countries.
Az iskolánk nagyon befogadó, és sok országból érkező diákot szívesen fogad.
The club wants to be inclusive of people with different abilities.
A klub szeretne befogadó lenni a különböző képességekkel rendelkező emberek számára is.
She uses inclusive language so no one feels hurt or left out.
We need a more inclusive plan that listens to all groups.
This city feels inclusive because I see many different kinds of people here.
Common mistake:
Learners sometimes confuse 'inclusive' with 'included' or 'including'. 'Inclusive' is usually used before a noun (e.g., 'inclusive language') or after 'be' (e.g., 'The team is very inclusive'), while 'included' and 'including' describe what is actually part of something (e.g., 'Breakfast is included', 'including drinks'). Learners may also think 'inclusive' only relates to price, but in modern usage it very often refers to social inclusion.
Meaning
Including and welcoming everyone
Collocations
inclusive workplace
|inclusive language
|inclusive education
|inclusive culture
|socially inclusive
|be inclusive of
Synonyms
welcoming (Focuses more on a friendly feeling, less on fairness or equality policies.)
Antonyms
exclusive (Describes something that keeps some people out or is only for a special group.)
Themes
society
|work
|education
|politics
|relationships
Definition
Making sure that everyone can join and feel welcome, especially people who are usually left out.
Treating all people and groups fairly and making sure they can all take part, especially those who are often left out or discriminated against.
B2
2
tartalmaz
A2
Usage pattern:
[price/offer] is inclusive of [item/cost]
The advertised price is inclusive of tax and service charges.
A meghirdetett ár az adót és a szervizdíjat is tartalmazza.
Our room rate is inclusive of breakfast and free Wi‑Fi.
A szobaár tartalmazza a reggelit és az ingyenes wifit.
The fee is fully inclusive, so you will not be asked to pay anything on the day.
Conference registration is inclusive of all sessions but not accommodation.
This package is inclusive of flights, hotel, and airport transfers.
Learner examples
The ticket price is inclusive of all taxes.
A jegy ára az összes adót tartalmazza.
Is the price inclusive of breakfast?
Benne van a reggeli az árban?
The tour cost is inclusive of the hotel and meals.
The bill is inclusive of a 10% service charge.
This offer is inclusive of free delivery.
Common mistake:
Learners sometimes put 'inclusive' after the noun in patterns like *'price inclusive tax'*. The normal structure is 'inclusive of [something]' (e.g., 'inclusive of tax'). They may also say *'inclusive everything'* instead of 'all-inclusive' or 'fully inclusive'.
Meaning
Including all items or costs
Collocations
inclusive price
|price inclusive of tax
|room rate inclusive of breakfast
|fully inclusive package
|all-inclusive deal
|charges inclusive of fees
Synonyms
all-in (More informal; often used in everyday speech or advertising for prices and deals.)
Antonyms
exclusive of (Used in formal texts to show that a particular cost or item is not included in the total.)
Themes
business
|travel
|money
|finance
|core_vocabulary
Definition
Having everything in the total price or amount, so you do not pay extra for normal things.
Including everything that is part of the total, especially all fees, services, or features that are normally paid for separately.
C1
FORMAL
3
bezárólag
B2
Usage pattern:
from [number/date/page] to [number/date/page] inclusive
The offer is valid from Monday to Friday inclusive.
Az ajánlat hétfőtől péntekig bezárólag érvényes.
The course runs from September to December inclusive.
A tanfolyam szeptembertől decemberig bezárólag tart.
You should read chapters 3 to 7 inclusive before the exam.
The figures cover the period from 2010 to 2020 inclusive.
Candidates aged 18 to 25 inclusive may apply.
Learner examples
The shop is open from Monday to Saturday inclusive.
Az üzlet hétfőtől szombatig bezárólag tart nyitva.
Please study pages 10 to 20 inclusive.
Kérlek, tanuld át a 10. oldaltól a 20. oldalig bezárólag.
The data are from 2000 to 2010 inclusive.
Children aged 6 to 12 inclusive can join the club.
The ticket is valid from 1 June to 7 June inclusive.
Common mistake:
Learners may misunderstand 'inclusive' here and think it adds something extra rather than simply counting the first and last values. They also sometimes put it in the wrong place, e.g., *'from 1 inclusive to 10'*. The standard position is at the end: 'from 1 to 10 inclusive'.
Meaning
Including the end points of a range
Collocations
from 1 to 10 inclusive
|years 2010 to 2020 inclusive
|pages 5 to 12 inclusive
|period 1 June to 30 June inclusive
Synonyms
including both ends (A more explicit explanatory phrase, less standard as a fixed term, but clarifies that both limits are counted.)
Antonyms
exclusive (In mathematics and legal language, an 'exclusive' range does not include one or both of its end points.)
Themes
math
|law
|science
|education
|time
Definition
Used with numbers, dates, or pages to show that the first and last ones are also counted.
Used with ranges of numbers, dates, or pages to indicate that both the starting point and the ending point are included.
C2
TECHNICAL
4
Usage pattern:
[logical operator] is inclusive
In everyday English, the word 'or' is usually interpreted as an inclusive or.
A mindennapi angolban az „or” szót általában megengedő „vagy” értelemben értik.
This programming language uses an inclusive OR operator for combining conditions.
Ez a programozási nyelv megengedő VAGY operátort használ a feltételek összekapcsolására.
The truth table shows the difference between inclusive and exclusive or.
Learner examples
In logic, an inclusive or allows both things to be true.
A logikában a megengedő „vagy” lehetővé teszi, hogy mindkét állítás igaz legyen.
Some tests use an inclusive or, so one or both answers can be correct.
Egyes tesztekben megengedő „vagy” szerepel, így az egyik vagy akár mindkét válasz helyes lehet.
The teacher explained the idea of inclusive and exclusive or.
Common mistake:
Learners may think 'inclusive or' means the same as 'and', but in logic it means 'one or the other or both'. They may also confuse 'inclusive or' with the everyday, non-technical use of 'or'.
Meaning
Allowing both options in logic
Collocations
inclusive or
|inclusive disjunction
|inclusive logical operator
|inclusive versus exclusive or
Synonyms
non-exclusive (Technical-sounding alternative that stresses that the operator does not rule out both options being true.)
Antonyms
exclusive (In phrases like 'exclusive or', it means that exactly one, but not both, of the statements is true.)
Themes
logic
|computing
|math
|science
|technology
|education
Definition
In math or computer science, describing 'or' when it is true if one or both choices are true.
In logic and computing, describing a form of 'or' that is true if at least one of the statements is true, including the case where both are true.
Grammar
Dictionary form
inclusive
IPA
GB/ɪŋklˈusɪv/
US/ɪŋklˈusɪv/
Syllables & stress
in - clus - ive (3 syllables)
Stress on 2nd syllable (clus)
Word forms
Adjective
- Base: inclusive
Word family
Related words
inclusively
adverb C1
inclusivity
noun C1
Negative and opposite forms
Advanced or less common
inclusiveness
noun
Expressions
all-inclusive
1/ˈɔl ɪŋklˈusɪv/
fixed phrase
Price including everything
Describes a holiday, hotel, or package where the price includes all main things like food, drinks, and activities.
Examples
- We booked an all-inclusive holiday so we don't have to worry about extra costs.
- The resort offers all-inclusive packages with meals and entertainment.
- An all-inclusive cruise can sometimes be cheaper than paying for everything separately.
all-inclusive
6/ˈɔl ɪŋklˈusɪv/
fixed phrase
including everything in one price
with everything or almost everything included in the price
Examples
- We booked an all-inclusive resort for our holiday.
- The conference offers an all-inclusive package with meals and accommodation.
- The price is all-inclusive, so there are no extra service charges.
Learner examples
- They stayed at an all-inclusive hotel.
- Is this an all-inclusive price?
from X to Y inclusive
1/fɹˈʌm ˈɛks tə wˈaɪ ɪŋklˈusɪv/
fixed phrase
formal
Range including both end points
Used with numbers, dates, or pages to say that the first and last ones are also counted.
Examples
- The policy applies to employees from grade 3 to grade 7 inclusive.
- The store is open every day from Monday to Friday inclusive.
- Please answer questions 1 to 10 inclusive on the test.
inclusive education
1/ɪŋklˈusɪv ˌɛd͡ʒəkˈeɪʃən/
fixed phrase
Education including all students
An education system where students with and without disabilities, and from all backgrounds, learn together in the same schools and classes.
Examples
- The government has made inclusive education a major policy goal.
- Inclusive education helps reduce stigma around disability.
- Teachers receive special training to support inclusive education in mainstream classrooms.
inclusive language
1/ɪŋklˈusɪv lˈæŋɡwɪd͡ʒ/
fixed phrase
Non-discriminatory way of speaking
Words and expressions that do not hurt or leave out people because of their gender, race, disability, or other identity.
Examples
- Writers are encouraged to use inclusive language in official documents.
- The guide gives examples of inclusive language to replace sexist terms.
- Many companies now have policies on inclusive language in internal emails.
inclusive of
1/ɪŋklˈusɪv əv/
fixed phrase
formal
Including something in the total
Used to say that something is already counted in the total amount or price.
Examples
- The rent is $900 per month, inclusive of utilities.
- Tuition is inclusive of course materials and exam fees.
- The figure, inclusive of tax, comes to just under $500.
inclusive of
7/ɪŋklˈusɪv əv/
fixed phrase
formal
including within the total or range
including something as part of the total, price, or period
Examples
- The fee is $120, inclusive of tax.
- The rental period runs from Monday to Friday, inclusive of both dates.
- These figures are inclusive of shipping costs.
Learner examples
- The price is inclusive of breakfast and Wi-Fi.
tax inclusive
1/tˈæks ɪŋklˈusɪv/
fixed phrase
technical
Price already includes tax
Describes a price that already has tax inside it, so you do not add more tax.
Examples
- In this country, shelf prices are tax inclusive.
- The invoice shows both tax inclusive and tax exclusive amounts.
- All tax inclusive prices are clearly marked with an asterisk.