inclusive

Universal Words adjective 1 ~ (of sth) having the total cost, or the cost of sth that is mentioned, contained in the price: The fully inclusive fare for the trip is ｣52. * The rent is inclusive of water and heating. OPPEXCLUSIVE 2 from...to...inclusive including all the days, months, numbers, etc. mentioned: We are offering free holidays for children aged two to eleven inclusive. * The castle is open daily from May to October inclusive. 3 including a wide range of people, things, ideas, etc: The party must adopt more inclusive strategies and a broader vision. OPPEXCLUSIVE inclusively adverb: The word 'men' can be understood inclusively (= including men and women). inclusiveness noun [U] ______________________________ BRITISH/AMERICAN inclusive / through In BrE inclusive is used to emphasize that you are including the days, months, numbers, etc. mentioned, especially in formal or official situations: Answer questions 8 to 12 inclusive. * The amusement park is open daily from May to October inclusive. In AmE through is used: Answer questions 8 through 12. * The amusement park is open (from) May through October. To can also be used with this meaning in BrE and AmE: The park is open from 1 May to 31 October. ______________________________