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]
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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.
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