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exclusively

 

[ ɪkˈskluːsɪvli ]

Adverb
Context #1 | Adverb

used to indicate that something is limited to a particular person, group, or area

Restricted or limited to a specific person, group, or area; not including anything or anyone else. Exclusively can also mean solely, entirely, or only.

Synonyms

entirely, only, restrictedly, solely

Examples of usage

  • This offer is exclusively for our VIP members.
  • The event is exclusively for adults aged 18 and above.

Translations

Translations of the word "exclusively" in other languages:

🇵🇹 exclusivamente

🇮🇳 विशेष रूप से

🇩🇪 ausschließlich

🇮🇩 hanya

🇺🇦 виключно

🇵🇱 wyłącznie

🇯🇵 専ら

🇫🇷 exclusivement

🇪🇸 exclusivamente

🇹🇷 yalnız

🇰🇷 독점적으로

🇸🇦 حصرياً

🇨🇿 výhradně

🇸🇰 výlučne

🇨🇳 专门

🇸🇮 izključno

🇮🇸 eingöngu

🇰🇿 тек

🇬🇪 მხოლოდ

🇦🇿 yalnız

🇲🇽 exclusivamente

Etymology

The word 'exclusively' originated from the Latin word 'exclusivus', which means 'to shut out'. It first appeared in the English language in the early 17th century. Over time, 'exclusively' has been commonly used to emphasize that something is limited to a specific person, group, or area.

See also: exclusive.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranking #3,144, this word is part of upper-intermediate vocabulary. While not among the most basic terms, it appears often enough to be valuable for advanced communication.