inclusief

Inclusief is a Dutch adjective and adverb meaning including or inclusive. It indicates that something is part of a whole or that a price, service, or list already contains another element. In everyday use it is most often found in pricing and descriptions, for example: "prijs inclusief btw" (price including VAT) or "verzendkosten inclusief" (shipping costs included). It is commonly paired with exclusief to contrast charges that are included versus those that are added separately.

In policy, education, and media, inclusief expresses a focus on inclusion: "inclusief onderwijs" (inclusive education), "inclusief taalgebruik" (inclusive language), or "beleid inclusief diverse groepen." The noun "inclusie" forms from the same root and denotes the act or state of including. The term is closely related to the English "inclusive" and to the Latin root includere ('to enclose, to include').

Usage notes: while "inclusief" can modify nouns directly, Dutch also uses abbreviated forms in technical contexts and sometimes adopts the English "inclusive" in international settings. The word carries neutral to positive connotations when describing comprehensive coverage or a commitment to diversity; in pricing, it simply marks that costs are already accounted for.