inclusivity

noun

in·​clu·​siv·​i·​ty in-(ˌ)klü-ˈsi-və-tē How to pronounce inclusivity (audio)
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: the quality or state of being inclusive : inclusiveness

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This renaming process highlighted the importance of inclusivity and thoroughness in renaming a disease. Melanie Cree, The Conversation, 29 May 2026 This kind of inclusivity would explain Glenn Close‘s appearance — as a visiting literary scholar — at just the right moment, as well as Penélope Cruz’s showstopping cameo as Nené, a singer-slash-hooker who schools Sebastián on the then-nascent form of the modern transgender movement. Damon Wise, Deadline, 22 May 2026 One of the most transformative projects in the Pittsburgh Cultural District in 25 years, Arts Landing redefines the role of art and culture in civic life by positioning public art as a living system fostering connection, honoring memory and labor, and supporting inclusivity and experimentation. Chadd Scott, Forbes.com, 22 May 2026 Zon is emphatic that geographic inclusivity is not just a cultural principle but a competitive one. Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 16 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for inclusivity

Word History

First Known Use

1929, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of inclusivity was in 1929

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“Inclusivity.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/inclusivity. Accessed 3 Jun. 2026.

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