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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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Designed with inclusivity in mind, this adorable doll has a caramel skin tone and hair with a 4a curl pattern. Bestreviews, Mercury News, 24 Nov. 2025 The organization has struggled with declining viewership and financial instability in recent years, as well as broader questions around relevance, objectification and inclusivity in the modern age. NPR, 21 Nov. 2025 The legal identity is broader, permitting more inclusivity. MSNBC Newsweek, 21 Nov. 2025 Supporting indie brands and their founders, who are most often connecting with consumers on social media, aligning with consumers’ personal values such as sustainability, inclusivity and ethical sourcing. Fairchild Studio, Footwear News, 21 Nov. 2025 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 2 Dec. 2025.

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