inclusive Meaning, Definition & Usage

  1. adjective including much or everything; and especially including stated limits
    • an inclusive art form
    • an inclusive fee
    • his concept of history is modern and inclusive
    • from Monday to Friday inclusive

WordNet


In*clu"sive adjective
Etymology
Cf. F. inclusif.
Definitions
  1. Inclosing; encircling; surrounding.
    The inclusive verge Of golden metal that must round my brow. Shak.
  2. Comprehending the stated limit or extremes; as, from Monday to Saturday inclusive, that is, taking in both Monday and Saturday; -- opposed to exclusive. see include, v.t. 2

Webster 1913