Inclusion

Definition

The action or state of including or of being included within a group or structure.

Parts of Speech

• Noun

Pronunciation

American English

• IPA Pronunciation: /ɪnˈkluʒən/
• Respelling: in-KLOO-zhun (with "in" as in "tin," "KLOO" as in "blue," and "zhun" as in "vision")

British English

• IPA Pronunciation: /ɪnˈkluːʒən/
• Respelling: in-KLOO-zhun (with "in" as in "tin," "KLOO" as in "blue," and "zhun" as in "vision")

In both dialects, "inclusion" places the primary stress on the second syllable, "KLOO." The pronunciation is the same across both American and British English, focusing on the clear articulation of "in-KLOO-zhun."

Etymology

Originates from the Latin word "inclusio", meaning 'an enclosing' or 'a shutting in'. It is derived from the verb "includere", which means "to shut in". In English, the term "inclusion" has been used since the late 15th century to represent the act of including or the condition of being included.

Derivatives

• Inclusive (adjective)
• Inclusivity (noun)
• Inclusiveness (noun)
• Include (verb)
• Inclusionary (adjective)

Synonyms

• Incorporation
• Integration
• Insertion

Antonyms

• Exclusion
• Omission
• Rejection

Usage

"Inclusion" is used in various contexts, including education, social settings, and organizational policies, to describe the practice of including people, ideas, or elements within a group or system.

Related Terms

• Diversity
• Equality
• Representation
• Acceptance
• Participation

Detailed Definition

Noun

• Inclusion (General): The action or state of including or being included within a group or structure.
  • Example: "The company emphasizes inclusion to create a diverse and harmonious workplace."

• Inclusion (Education): The practice or policy of including students with disabilities in regular educational classes.
  • Example: "Inclusion in schools aims to provide equal learning opportunities for all students."

• Inclusion (Geology): A solid, liquid, or gaseous foreign body enclosed in a mineral or rock.
  • Example: "The crystal contains tiny inclusions of other minerals."

• Inclusion (Sociology): The act of making all groups within a society feel valued and important.
  • Example: "Social inclusion efforts strive to ensure that everyone has access to resources and opportunities."

Note: "Inclusion" has a broad usage across various disciplines. Its application ranges from societal and cultural aspects to more specific usages in fields such as geology.