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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Many raved about Melanie’s look both before and after, while others called for more body inclusivity on Love Island USA. — Allison Degrushe, StyleCaster, 1 Sep. 2026 But these students must also be educated alongside general education peers to meet federal and state class size and inclusivity regulations. — Melissa Brown, Chalkbeat, 27 Aug. 2026 How is this affecting all those people who felt seen and accepted by growing inclusivity? — Marti Noxon, HollywoodReporter, 26 Aug. 2026 Matthews, who is openly gay, has voiced criticisms of inclusivity efforts within the LGBTQ community in the past. — Ryan Coleman, Entertainment Weekly, 23 Aug. 2026 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 4 Sep. 2026.

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