Definition

The quality or state of being limited to a particular group or individual, often implying that others are not included or allowed.

Example

The exclusiveness of the club made it difficult for new members to join.

Conversation

Did you hear about that new club opening downtown?

Yeah, I heard it has a lot of exclusiveness to it.

I wonder if it's worth the hype or just a marketing gimmick.

It might be fun to check out, but I’m not sure about the exclusiveness part.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Exclusiveness → It is formed from "ex-" (meaning out of or from) and "claudere" (meaning to shut or close) combined with the suffix "-ness" (indicating a state or quality). The word describes the state of being shut out or restricted to a select group.

Memory Tip

Think of being 'shut out' ('claudere') from a group, as 'ex-' means out of, and '-ness' indicates a state. This helps you remember that exclusiveness refers to the quality of being limited to a select few.

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