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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The Board appointed Vernon with the goal of prioritizing inclusivity and equity within the quasi-public organization that generates hundreds of millions of dollars in economic impact in Boston and Springfield and employs over 400 people. Tim Dunn, Boston Herald, 4 Dec. 2025 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 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 11 Dec. 2025.

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