Definition

Only or just this, without including anything or anyone else.

Example

The club is exclusively for members, so guests are not allowed.

Conversation

Are you planning to join the book club this month?

I might, but I usually read exclusively science fiction.

That's cool! I enjoy a bit of everything, but I can see the appeal of focusing exclusively on one genre.

Yeah, it helps me dive deeper into the stories I love.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Exclusively → It is formed from "ex-" (meaning out of or from) and "claudere" (meaning to shut or close) combined with the suffix "-ly" (meaning in a manner). The word "exclusively" means in a manner that shuts out or restricts to a particular group or category.

Memory Tip

Think of 'shutting out' ('claudere') something 'from' ('ex-') to remember that 'exclusively' means limited to a specific group.

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