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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Some lean into local sourcing, others spotlight inventive beverage programs or embrace dietary inclusivity. Susan Stapleton, Des Moines Register, 9 Jan. 2026 Music should be about expression, creativity and inclusivity. Anastasia Tsioulcas, NPR, 7 Jan. 2026 Overcoming challenges to inclusive play The drive to promote inclusivity in play areas isn’t without challenges, the most significant of which is a misunderstanding of what makes a play spot wholly inclusive. Connie Etemadi, USA Today, 5 Jan. 2026 Asphalt Green’s Recess Enhancement Program (REP) strikes a balance between encouraging the free play necessary to build confidence and develop social skills, while also structuring the time to foster inclusivity, fitness and fun. Jordan Brackett, New York Daily News, 4 Jan. 2026 See All Example Sentences for inclusivity

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First Known Use

1929, in the meaning defined above

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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 11 Jan. 2026.

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