инклюзивный
inklyuzivnyy
The English word "inclusive" is translated into Russian as инклюзивный (inklyuzivnyy).
The term is used to describe something that includes the extremes as well as the area between. It can be used interchangeably with the word включающий.
Meaning: including the extremes as well as the area between (adj)
How do you pronounce it?
inklyuzivnyy
Did you know?
- While инклюзивный sounds modern, the root word включать comes from ключ, meaning 'key'. Literally, 'including' something in Russian is like 'turning a key' to unlock or activate it.
- In Russian, the word включать (to include) is a homonym that also means 'to turn on' an appliance. This means that an 'inclusive' process could, in a linguistic pun, be seen as a process that 'switches on' something.
- While English speakers use 'inclusive' for many contexts, a Russian speaker might find the word инклюзивный sounds strangely academic or political, as it is heavily associated with social integration and disability rights.
Examples in context
- Мы рассматриваем инклюзивные подходы к проблемам общественного здравоохранения.We consider inclusive approaches to public health issues.
- Это мероприятие открыто для всех.This event is open to everyone.
