EXCLUSIVE | English Meaning, Definition, and Pronunciation

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Word: Exclusive

Speech Type: Adjective

Etymology:

late 15th century (as a noun denoting something that excludes): from medieval Latin exclusivus, from Latin excludere ‘shut out’ (see exclude)

Audio Pronunciation:
Phonetic Spelling: ɪkˈskluːsɪv
Dialects: British English
Audio Pronunciation:
Phonetic Spelling: ɛkˈskluːsɪv
Dialects: British English
Definition:

excluding or not admitting other things

Short Definition:

excluding other things

Examples:
  • an exclusive focus on success and making money
  • the list is not exclusive
Definition:

restricted to the person, group, or area concerned

Short Definition:

restricted to person or area

Examples:
  • the couple had exclusive possession of the flat
  • the problem isn't exclusive to Dublin
Definition:

catering for or available to only a few, select customers; high class and expensive

Short Definition:

high class and expensive

Examples:
  • one of Britain's most exclusive clubs
Definition:

not including

Short Definition:

not including

Examples:
  • prices are exclusive of VAT

Word: Exclusive

Speech Type: Noun

Audio Pronunciation:
Phonetic Spelling: ɪkˈskluːsɪv
Dialects: British English
Audio Pronunciation:
Phonetic Spelling: ɛkˈskluːsɪv
Dialects: British English
Definition:

an item or story published or broadcast by only one source.

Short Definition:

exclusive story or broadcast

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