inclusive

adjective in·clu·sive \in-ˈklü-siv, -ziv\

: covering or including everything

: open to everyone : not limited to certain people

: including the stated limits and everything in between

Full Definition of INCLUSIVE

: comprehending stated limits or extremes <from Monday to Friday inclusive>

a : broad in orientation or scope

b : covering or intended to cover all items, costs, or services

— in·clu·sive·ly adverb

— in·clu·sive·ness noun

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15th century

Synonyms: all-embracing, all-in [chiefly British], all-inclusive, broad-gauge (or broad-gauged), compendious, complete, comprehensive, cover-all, cyclopedic, embracive, exhaustive, full, global, encyclopedic, in-depth, omnibus, panoramic, thorough, universal

INCLUSIVE Defined for Kids

adjective in·clu·sive \in-ˈklü-siv, -ziv\

: covering everything or all important points <an inclusive price>

: including the stated limits and all in between <from ages three to ten inclusive>

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