Meaning of exclusive in English

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  1. Pronunciation
  2. Classifying Adjective
    1. Definitions
  3. Noun
    1. Definitions
  4. Qualitative Adjective
    1. Etymology
    2. Definitions

  1. Pronunciation

    /ɪkˈsklusɪv/

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  1. Classifying Adjective

    exclusive

    Definitions

    1. not divided or shared with others

    Examples

    • « they have exclusive use of the machine »
    • « sole rights of publication »

    Synonyms

  2. 2. not divided among or brought to bear on more than one object or objective

    Examples

    • « judging a contest with a single eye »
    • « a single devotion to duty »
    • « undivided affection »
    • « gained their exclusive attention »

    Synonyms

  3. Noun

    exclusive

    Definitions

    1. a news report that is reported first by one news organization

    Examples

    • « he got a scoop on the bribery of city officials »

  4. Qualitative Adjective

    exclusive

    Etymology

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

    Definitions

    1. excluding much or all

    Examples

    • « especially all but a particular group or minority »
    • « exclusive clubs »
    • « an exclusive restaurants and shops »

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    Antonyms

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