inclusive

/ɪnˈkluːsɪv/

Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.

Sense 1

Meaning · English

Including (almost) everything within its scope.

Adjective

Examples

an inclusive list of data formats

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Sense 2

Meaning · English

Including the extremes as well as the area between.

Adjective

Examples

numbers 1 to 10 inclusive

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Common questions

What does “inclusive” mean?

Including (almost) everything within its scope.

Is “inclusive” formal or informal?

No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.