inclusive
Including and welcoming everyone
Making sure that everyone can join and feel welcome, especially people who are usually left out.
[something] is inclusive of [people/groups]
- The company is proud of its inclusive workplace, where people of all backgrounds feel valued.
- Teachers are trying to use more inclusive language in the classroom.
- 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.
- Our school is very inclusive and welcomes students from many countries.
- The club wants to be inclusive of people with different abilities.
- 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.
Including all items or costs
Having everything in the total price or amount, so you do not pay extra for normal things.
[price/offer] is inclusive of [item/cost]
- The advertised price is inclusive of tax and service charges.
- Our room rate is inclusive of breakfast and free Wi‑Fi.
- 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.
- The ticket price is inclusive of all taxes.
- Is the price inclusive of breakfast?
- 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.
Including the end points of a range
Used with numbers, dates, or pages to show that the first and last ones are also counted.
from [number/date/page] to [number/date/page] inclusive
- The offer is valid from Monday to Friday inclusive.
- The course runs from September to December inclusive.
- 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.
- The shop is open from Monday to Saturday inclusive.
- Please study pages 10 to 20 inclusive.
- 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.
Allowing both options in logic
In math or computer science, describing 'or' when it is true if one or both choices are true.
[logical operator] is inclusive
- In everyday English, the word 'or' is usually interpreted as an inclusive or.
- This programming language uses an inclusive OR operator for combining conditions.
- The truth table shows the difference between inclusive and exclusive or.
- In logic, an inclusive or allows both things to be true.
- Some tests use an inclusive or, so one or both answers can be correct.
- The teacher explained the idea of inclusive and exclusive or.
- Base: inclusive
all-inclusive
1Price including everything
Describes a holiday, hotel, or package where the price includes all main things like food, drinks, and activities.
- 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
6including everything in one price
with everything or almost everything included in the price
- 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.
from X to Y inclusive
1Range including both end points
Used with numbers, dates, or pages to say that the first and last ones are also counted.
- 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
1Education including all students
An education system where students with and without disabilities, and from all backgrounds, learn together in the same schools and classes.
- 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
1Non-discriminatory way of speaking
Words and expressions that do not hurt or leave out people because of their gender, race, disability, or other identity.
- 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
1Including something in the total
Used to say that something is already counted in the total amount or price.
- 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
7including within the total or range
including something as part of the total, price, or period
- 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.
tax inclusive
1Price already includes tax
Describes a price that already has tax inside it, so you do not add more tax.
- 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.