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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For Hanky Panky, this collection reinforces a brand ethos focused on inclusivity, comfort and individuality across diverse body types. Renan Botelho, Footwear News, 4 Sep. 2025 This can not only contribute to a culture of gender discrimination but also stifle innovation by preventing critical reflection on increasingly important issues like AI bias, accessibility and inclusivity. Vidya Plainfield, Forbes.com, 2 Sep. 2025 Department chairs are working with teachers to bring together a course proposal for the social studies course, which would be designed to promote inclusivity, representation and a cultural exchange and understanding among students, Huffman said. Addison Wright, Chicago Tribune, 29 Aug. 2025 When opinionated classmate Arthur (Will Price) gripes about how inclusivity has bumped men like him out of the competitive academic ranks, Maggie is quick to clap back. David Rooney, HollywoodReporter, 29 Aug. 2025 See All Example Sentences for inclusivity

Word History

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 9 Sep. 2025.

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