— inclusively , adv. — inclusiveness , n.
/in klooh"siv/ , adj.
1. including the stated limit or extremes in consideration or account: from 6 to 37 inclusive.
2. including a great deal, or including everything concerned; comprehensive: an inclusive art form; an inclusive fee.
3. that includes; enclosing; embracing.
4. Gram. (of the first person plural) including the person or persons spoken to, as we in Shall we dance? Cf. exclusive (def. 12).
5. inclusive of , including; also taking into account: Europe, inclusive of the British Isles, is negotiating new trade agreements.
[ 1400-50; late ME inclusivus, equiv. to L inclus ( us ) (see INCLUSE) + -ivus -IVE ]
Syn. 2. overall, general, all-encompassing. 3. including, comprising.