Exclusive Of

B2 16+

Pronunciation: /ɪkˈskluːsɪv ʌv/

Definitions of exclusive of

preposition a word governing, and usually preceding, a noun or pronoun and expressing a relation to another word or element in the clause

Example Sentences

A1 I would like a sandwich with cheese exclusive of tomatoes.

A2 The price of the dress is $50 exclusive of tax.

B1 The package includes accommodation and meals, exclusive of transportation costs.

B2 The report details the expenses incurred during the project, exclusive of any unforeseen costs.

C1 The contract clearly states that the company is responsible for all expenses exclusive of legal fees.

C2 The resort offers exclusive packages for couples, inclusive of spa treatments exclusive of alcohol.

conjunction a word used to connect clauses or sentences or to coordinate words in the same clause

Example Sentences

A1 I will buy the cake exclusive of the ice cream.

A2 The ticket price includes dinner, exclusive of drinks.

B1 The package holiday cost covers accommodation and meals, exclusive of excursions.

B2 The rental fee for the apartment is $1000 per month, exclusive of utilities.

C1 The contract stipulates that the company will provide training for employees, exclusive of travel expenses.

C2 The membership fee grants access to the exclusive club, exclusive of additional services.

Examples of exclusive of in a Sentence

formal The total cost, exclusive of taxes, is $1000.

informal The price tag, exclusive of any extra fees, is $50.

slang The bill, exclusive of tips, came out to $30.

figurative His accomplishments, exclusive of his wealth, are truly impressive.

Grammatical Forms of exclusive of

past tense

excluded

plural

exclusives of

comparative

more exclusive of

superlative

most exclusive of

present tense

exclude

future tense

will exclude

perfect tense

have excluded

continuous tense

excluding

singular

exclusive of

positive degree

exclusive of

infinitive

to exclude

gerund

excluding

participle

excluded

Origin and Evolution of exclusive of

First Known Use: 1400 year
Language of Origin: Middle English
Story behind the word: The phrase 'exclusive of' originated from Middle English and was derived from the Latin word 'exclusivus' meaning to shut out.
Evolution of the word: Originally used to indicate something that is not included or part of a specified group, 'exclusive of' has evolved to commonly denote excluding or not taking into account something in various contexts.