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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The 2025 class represents genuine inclusivity and thoughtful design—from a breast pump that goes old school to level up its wearability, to world-class headphones that double as hearing aids and workout coaches. Rachel Feltman, Popular Science, 25 Dec. 2025 The Department of Justice (DOJ) pressured Ryan to resign in June amid threats UVa would lose federal funding and be placed under investigation over diversity, equity and inclusivity (DEI) initiatives. Ryan Mancini, The Hill, 19 Dec. 2025 Roar Forward’s top 12 ads of 2025 by age inclusivity, in no particular order. Noor Lobad, Footwear News, 17 Dec. 2025 The Importance of Respecting Pronouns Pronouns are used to express a person’s gender identity and promote inclusivity. Staff Author, Parents, 11 Dec. 2025 See All Example Sentences for inclusivity

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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 1 Jan. 2026.

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