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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A lot of fashion brands claim to care about size inclusivity — some offer capsule collections or limited extensions, but few have built their entire business around serving this consumer. Lauren Parker, Footwear News, 1 July 2025 Looking ahead, Gupta outlined the platform’s design principles for global applicability: inclusivity (maximizing platform access), intuitive user experiences (minimizing friction), interactivity (leveraging digital’s two-way communication), and immersion (creating deeply engaging experiences). Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 25 June 2025 At its core, today's decision exacerbates segregation and diminishes the inclusivity of our Nation's institutions in service of superficial neutrality that promotes indifference to inequality and ignores the reality of race. Mandy Taheri, MSNBC Newsweek, 12 June 2025 In June 2022, Bieber opened up to PEOPLE about the importance of inclusivity while building her brand. Dayna Haffenden, People.com, 12 June 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 10 Jul. 2025.

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