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

Examples of inclusivity in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web The tour is a celebration of their individual successes and a testament to their commitment to inclusivity and diversity in the music industry. Ed Masley, The Arizona Republic, 17 Apr. 2024 That kind of inclusivity brought Zeth Roark, who is nonbinary and uses they and them pronouns, into Mullet Proof for their first haircut in two years. Ben Kesslen Dustin Miller, New York Times, 13 Apr. 2024 This adjustment was made in response to customer feedback and concerns about inclusivity and body diversity. Jordan Greene, Peoplemag, 9 Apr. 2024 The gallery's ethos of inclusivity extends beyond art ownership, encompassing a vision of art education and cultural enrichment. Hilary Tetenbaum, USA TODAY, 8 Apr. 2024 Doing so will allow Americans to come closer to the country’s founding principles of inclusivity, respect for human dignity, and exchange of cultures and ideas. Giorgi Minasovi and Jonathan Jk Stoltman, STAT, 5 Apr. 2024 In the proposals at both Lennar and International Paper, New York referred to the companies’ own disclosures about inclusivity in the workforce and respect for diverse backgrounds, and their general statements about fostering high-performing workplace cultures via their diversity efforts. Amanda Gerut, Fortune, 3 Apr. 2024 The atmosphere is joyful and welcoming, highlighting the diversity and inclusivity of the area. Reece Rogers, WIRED, 2 Apr. 2024 By embracing this comprehensive flexibility, organizations can foster deeper engagement, higher performance, and inclusivity on a scale never seen before. Kalina Bryant, Forbes, 27 Mar. 2024

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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 29 Apr. 2024.

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