'inclusivity' originates from Latin, specifically the word 'inclusivus,' where 'in-' meant 'in' and 'clus-' meant 'to close.'

'inclusivus' transformed into the French word 'inclusif,' and eventually became the modern English word 'inclusive' through Middle English.

Initially, it meant 'to include or enclose,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'including many different types of people.'