- 1having the total cost, or the cost of something that is mentioned, contained in the price The fully inclusive fare for the cruise is $2,500. inclusive of something The rent is inclusive of heat and electricity. opposite exclusive
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- 2including a wide range of people, things, ideas, etc. The party must adopt more inclusive strategies and a broader vision. opposite exclusive
adverb The word “men” can be understood inclusively (= including men and women).
noun [uncountable]See inclusive in the Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary
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