Definition of exclusively

exclusivelyadverb

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/ɪkˈskluːsɪvli//ɪkˈskluːsɪvli/

"Exclusively" originates from the Latin word "excludere," meaning "to shut out" or "to exclude." The prefix "ex-" implies "out of" or "from," while "cludere" refers to "closing" or "shutting." Over time, "excludere" evolved into the Latin "exclusivus," meaning "exclusive," which then transitioned into the English word "exclusively." This evolution reflects the concept of being "shut out" from something, leading to a sense of restriction or limitation, ultimately forming the modern meaning of "exclusively" as "only" or "solely."

namespace

for only one particular person, group or use

chỉ dành cho một người, một nhóm hoặc một mục đích sử dụng cụ thể

Example:
  • The resort caters almost exclusively for a high-society public.

    Khu nghỉ dưỡng hầu như chỉ phục vụ cho tầng lớp thượng lưu.

  • Some products are labelled exclusively for indoor or outdoor use.

    Một số sản phẩm được dán nhãn dành riêng cho sử dụng trong nhà hoặc ngoài trời.

completely; without including anybody or anything else

hoàn toàn; không bao gồm bất cứ ai hay bất cứ điều gì khác

Example:
  • a charity that relies almost exclusively on voluntary contributions

    một tổ chức từ thiện hầu như chỉ dựa vào sự đóng góp tự nguyện

Idioms

have/want none of something
to refuse to accept something
  • I offered to pay but he was having none of it.
  • They pretended to be enthusiastic about my work but then suddenly decided they wanted none of it.
  • none but
    (literary)only
  • None but he knew the truth.
  • none the less
    despite this fact
    none other than
    used to emphasize who or what somebody/something is, when this is surprising
  • Her first customer was none other than Mrs Obama.