unexclusive
/'ʌniks'klu:siv/
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Definition
- Adjective:
- Accessible to all; not restricted to a particular group or class: Describes something that is open, available, or can be used by everyone without exclusion or special privilege.
- Not exclusive; inclusive: Indicates the absence of exclusivity, meaning something is not limited to private use or a select few.
Usage
- The adjective "unexclusive" is used to describe places, rights, opportunities, or information that are not restricted. It is the direct opposite of "exclusive."
- It is a formal term and is less common in everyday speech than its synonym "inclusive" or the phrase "open to all."
Examples
- The park is unexclusive and welcomes visitors from all neighborhoods.
- The club's unexclusive membership policy allows anyone to join.
- They advocated for unexclusive access to the educational resources.
Advanced Usage
- "unexclusive right": A right that is not held solely by one party; a non-exclusive right.
- The author granted the publisher an unexclusive right to print the book, allowing other publishers to do the same.
- Used in legal or formal contexts to specify the non-restrictive nature of an agreement, access, or privilege.
Variants and Related Words
- Inclusive (adj): Including all the services or items normally expected or required; not excluding any particular group of people. (More common than "unexclusive").
- Non-exclusive (adj): (Especially in legal/business contexts) Not limited to a single person, group, or area. Often used interchangeably with "unexclusive."
- Open (adj): Allowing access, passage, or a view; not closed or blocked. (A simpler, more general synonym).
- Public (adj): Of or concerning the people as a whole; open to or shared by all the people.
Synonyms
- Accessible
- Open
- Public
- Inclusive
- Non-exclusive
- Unrestricted
Antonyms
- Exclusive
- Restricted
- Private
- Limited
- Selective
Adjective
- accessible to all