inclusionary
UK[ɪnˈkluːʒənəri]US[ɪnˈkluːʒəneri]
adj
designed or intended to include and accommodate people from all groups and sectors of society, especially those who are often excluded.
Morpheme Breakdown
in
clus
ionary
in
in
clus
shut
ionary
adjective suffix
Etymology
the word inclusionary is a modern english formation built upon the established noun inclusion. its core logic stems from the latin verb 'includere', meaning "to shut in, enclose," which itself is a compound of 'in-' (into) and 'claudere' (to shut). the original physical sense of enclosing something within boundaries evolved metaphorically into the abstract concept of incorporating elements into a group or whole. by adding the adjectival suffix '-ary' to 'inclusion', the word shifts from denoting the act or result itself to describing a principle, policy, or practice characterized by that act—specifically, one that seeks to "shut in" or encompass all members of society, thereby reversing potential exclusion.
Analysis
Structure: in (in) + clus (shut) + ionary (adjective suffix)
- in: a latin prefix meaning "in, into, on".
- clus: from the latin root 'claudere' (to shut, to close), appearing here in its participial form 'clusus'.
- ionary: a complex english suffix combining '-ion' (a noun-forming suffix denoting action or result) and '-ary' (an adjective-forming suffix meaning "pertaining to").
Examples
the city council adopted an inclusionary zoning policy to ensure affordable housing in new developments.
her inclusionary leadership style made every team member feel valued and heard.
the program's inclusionary guidelines actively recruit participants from underrepresented communities.