inclusive

in·clu·sive

adj \in-ˈklü-siv, -ziv\

Definition of INCLUSIVE

1

: comprehending stated limits or extremes <from Monday to Friday inclusive>

2

a : broad in orientation or scope b : covering or intended to cover all items, costs, or services

— in·clu·sive·ly adverb

— in·clu·sive·ness noun

Examples of INCLUSIVE

1. <a butterfly expert with an inclusive knowledge of his subject>

First Known Use of INCLUSIVE

15th century

Related to INCLUSIVE

Synonyms: all-embracing, all-in [chiefly British], all-inclusive, broad-gauge (or broad-gauged), compendious, complete, comprehensive, cover-all, cyclopedic, embracive, exhaustive, full, global, encyclopedic, in-depth, omnibus, panoramic, thorough, universal

Related Words: broad, catholic, encyclical, general, inclusionary, overall; cosmic (also cosmical), extensive, far, far-reaching, grand, large, panoptic, sweeping, vast, wide, wide-ranging; blanket, indiscriminate, unrestricted

Near Antonyms: circumscribed, limited, narrow, restricted, specialized; exact, precise; individual, singular, specific; incomplete, patchy, sketchy

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Rhymes with INCLUSIVE

allusive, collusive, conclusive, conducive, delusive, diffusive, effusive, elusive, exclusive, extrusive, illusive, intrusive, obtrusive, preclusive, prelusive, protrusive, reclusive, suffusive