Including

Definition

Including is a preposition that introduces one or more parts of a whole. It specifies that the mentioned item(s) are part of a larger group or context. It can also be used as the present participle of the verb "include."

Parts of Speech

• Preposition
• Verb (present participle of "include")

Pronunciation

American English

• IPA Pronunciation: /ɪnˈkluːdɪŋ/
• Respelling: in-KLOO-ding

British English

• IPA Pronunciation: /ɪnˈkluːdɪŋ/
• Respelling: in-KLOO-ding

Etymology

The word "including" originates from the Latin "includere," meaning "to enclose" or "shut in," which combines "in-" (into) and "claudere" (to close). It was adopted into Middle English as "include," and "including" evolved as its participle form.

Derivatives

• Include (verb)
• Inclusion (noun)
• Inclusive (adjective)
• Inclusively (adverb)
• Exclusion (noun, antonym)

Synonyms

• Comprising
• Consisting of
• Containing

Antonyms

• Excluding
• Omitting
• Excepting

Usage

The term "including" is commonly used to introduce examples or highlight specific components of a group. For example, "The package includes everything, including batteries," or "The team won many awards, including the championship trophy."

Related Terms

• Include: To make something part of a whole.
• Inclusion: The act of including or being included.
• Contain: To have something within.

Detailed Definitions

Preposition

• Introducing one or more parts of a group: Refers to specifying members or components within a larger set.
  • Example: "The group visited several cities, including London and Paris."

Verb (present participle of 'include')

• Incorporating or adding as part of a whole: Describes the act of making something a part of a group or category.
  • Example: "She is including more details in her report."