We use the symbol “⊂” to denote proper inclusion.
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Inclusion
/ɪnˈkluːʒən/
Synonyms for "inclusion" (226 found)
Ranked by relevance and common usage.
Closest matches (46)
Noun(21 words)
accept original valueacceptanceaccessioningaccessionsaddingadmissionbeing part ofbelong herebelong in classbelong in schoolbelong tobelong to someonebelong with peersbelongingbelonging at schoolbelonging orientedbelonging relationbelonging tobelonging to the classbelongingness
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build school belonging
Verb(4 words)
be a member ofbe member ofbe part ofbelonging here
Adjective(1 words)
biological inclusion
Strong matches (67)
Noun(19 words)
cellular inclusionclassmate acceptanceclassroom belongingclassroom belonging scoreclassroom communityclassroom inclusionclassroom parity termcollective belongingcommittee membershipcomprehensioncontainmentcover a topicculturally inclusivedeep sense of belongingdiversity of natural languagesembeddednessembeddingembedmentembrace
Adjective(2 words)
cultural diversitydiverse backgrounds
Verb(1 words)
Related words (113)
encirclementenclosureencompassmentenfoldmentengagementenmeshmentenosisentanglementenvelopmentenvironmentfederalizationfederationfellowshipfraternalismfraternityfraternizationfreemasonryfusiongirdinggirdling
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groupinghookupimmurementimplicationimprisonmentincarcerationincorporationintegrationinvolutioninvolvementjunctionjuntaleaguemarriagemeldmeldingmembershipmergernumberingopennesspackagepackage dealpartnershipquarantinereceptionrelationsiegesodalitysolidificationsororitysurroundingsyncretismsyndicationsyneresissynthesistie intie uptie-intie-uptoleranceunificationunionweddingwhole
Noun(42 words)
encompassingenfoldingengagingfeaturingfleckfoster school belongingfostering school belonginggrade level belonginggranulegroup belongingimbeddinginclusion bodyinclusionsincorporatingincorporationintegrate topicintegratingintegrationintegration of individual valuesinterlarding
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involvementslearner autonomy in classroommainstreamingmattering in schoolmore coveredmore diversemost school belongingnot isolatedparticipationparticipation conceptportuguese incluirpresencepromoting school belongingschool connectednesssense of belongingsense of school belongingsense of togethernesssocial belongingsocial group membershipstudent matteringsubsetsubset relation
Adjective(5 words)
in-school belongingmutual belongingsocial integrationsocial progressstrong sense of belonging
Verb(2 words)
measuring school belongingsubsuming
Choosing the right synonym
- Closest matches in this entry: absorption, accept original value, acceptance, accessioning, accessions.
- Sentence evidence is available for inclusion, so synonym choice can be checked against real usage rather than a flat word list.
- Ranking signals come from moby, derived_reverse, opengloss, wordnet, and related lexical sources.
Synonym selection checklist
- Match the part of speech before comparing meanings.
- Check whether the synonym changes intensity, formality, or emotional tone.
- Read the replacement inside the full sentence, not just beside "inclusion".
- Prefer the clearest word over the most unusual word when writing for speed or comprehension.
When not to replace "inclusion"
Keep "inclusion" when the sentence already sounds natural, when a synonym would add unintended emphasis, or when readers need the most familiar wording. A synonym should clarify or sharpen the message, not simply make the sentence look more varied.
If two options seem close, choose the one that best matches the audience and purpose of the sentence.
Replacement workflow
1. Preserve meaning
Choose a synonym only if it keeps the core idea of "inclusion" intact in the sentence you are editing.
2. Tune tone
Check whether the replacement sounds more formal, casual, emotional, technical, or forceful than the original word.
3. Re-read context
Read the full sentence after the swap. Keep the synonym only when the sentence becomes clearer or more precise.
Review note: Synonym lists are ranked with lexical data and reviewed for practical writing value. Use the comparison notes, sentence evidence, and source labels together; a high-ranking synonym can still be wrong when the audience, register, or grammar changes.
Final fit check
After choosing a replacement for "inclusion", read the sentence once for meaning and once for rhythm. The best synonym should feel natural in the full sentence, not only accurate in a word list.
If the synonym makes the sentence slower, vaguer, or more dramatic than intended, keep "inclusion" or choose a simpler alternative from the closest-match group.
Related word relations
OpenGloss and ConceptNet supply richer edges like generalizations, collocations, and derivations.
More general
12 entriesMore specific
7 entriesCollocations
6 entriesclassroom inclusioninclusion criteriainclusion in educationinclusion policyinclusive educationstudent inclusion
Inflections
1 entriesDerivations
3 entriesAntonyms
1 entriesSample sentences
13 total sentences available.
Tom submitted a list of topics for possible inclusion on the agenda for the annual general meeting.
Source: tatoeba (4204996)
In retrospect, inclusion of that entry in the dictionary was a mistake.
Source: tatoeba (8657763)
We want accessibility and inclusion for everyone.
Source: tatoeba (10856808)
Showing 4 of 13 available sentences.
Common questions
What are the closest synonyms for "inclusion"?
Closest matches include absorption, accept original value, acceptance, accessioning, accessions.
How should I check whether a synonym fits "inclusion"?
Compare the replacement against real sentence context. This entry includes sample sentences so you can check tone, grammar, and meaning before swapping words.