inclusively
UK[ɪnˈkluːsɪvli]US[ɪnˈkluːsɪvli]
adv
in a way that includes a wide range of people, things, or ideas, and does not exclude any particular group
adv
in a way that counts the first and last items in a range
Morpheme Breakdown
in
clus
ively
in
in
clus
close
ively
adverb suffix
Etymology
the adverb 'inclusively' is built upon the adjective 'inclusive'. its core derives from the latin verb 'claudere', meaning 'to close or shut'. the prefix 'in-' signifies 'in' or 'into', so the literal sense of the latin past participle 'inclusus' was 'shut in' or 'enclosed'. over time, this concept evolved from a physical enclosure to a figurative one, shifting from 'enclosing within boundaries' to 'comprehending within a category or group'. the addition of the english adverbial suffix '-ly' transforms the adjective into a word describing the manner of an action, specifically an action done in a comprehensive, all-encompassing way.
Analysis
Structure: in (in) + clus (close) + ively (adverb suffix)
in (latin, prefix meaning 'in' or 'into'), clus (latin, root from 'claudere' meaning 'to close'), ively (english, compound suffix formed from -ive (adjective-forming) + -ly (adverb-forming))
Examples
the price is £100 per night, inclusive of breakfast, and is charged inclusively for the entire stay.
the club aims to operate inclusively, welcoming members from all backgrounds.
from monday to friday inclusively means all five days are counted.