inclusion
UK: ɪnˈkluːʒən | US: ɪnˈkluːʒən
n. the action or state of including or being included within a group or structure
n. a person or thing that is included within a whole
n. (mineralogy) a foreign body enclosed within a mineral or rock
The word "inclusion" derives from Latin inclusio, formed by combining the prefix in- (meaning "in" or "into") with the root clus- (from claudere, "to close") and the noun suffix -ion. The morpheme clus evolved into modern English words like "close" and "exclude," retaining its core meaning of boundaries or containment. Over time, "inclusion" shifted from a literal sense ("enclosing something") to a broader social and conceptual meaning ("ensuring participation or representation").
The school promotes inclusion by ensuring all students have equal opportunities.
The gemstone had a small inclusion that affected its clarity.
Diversity and inclusion are key values in modern workplaces.
The report highlighted the inclusion of new data in the analysis.
His inclusion in the team surprised many fans.