including
UK: ɪnˈkluːdɪŋ | US: ɪnˈkluːdɪŋ
prep. having as part of a whole; containing
v. (present participle of include) to make part of a set or group
The word including derives from the Latin includere ("to shut in, enclose"), formed from in- (into) + cludere (to close). The morpheme clud evolved into clude in English, retaining the sense of "enclosure" or "containment." The suffix -ing marks the present participle, turning the verb include into an adjectival/prepositional form. The progression reflects a shift from physical enclosure (Latin) to abstract incorporation (Modern English).
The package comes with several accessories, including a charger and headphones.
All team members, including interns, attended the meeting.
The museum’s collection features artifacts from various eras, including the Renaissance.
The price covers all meals, including breakfast and dinner.
She invited everyone, including her former colleagues.