Incorporate

Definition

To include or contain as a part; to combine or unite into a single entity.

Parts of Speech

• Verb

Pronunciation

American English

• IPA Pronunciation: /ɪnˈkɔrpəˌreɪt/
• Respelling: in-KOR-puh-rayt (with "in" as in "tin," "KOR" as in "core," "puh" as in "sofa," and "rayt" as in "say")

British English

• IPA Pronunciation: /ɪnˈkɔːpəreɪt/
• Respelling: in-KAW-puh-rayt (with "in" as in "tin," "KAW" as in "core," "puh" as in "sofa," and "rayt" as in "say")

In both dialects, "incorporate" places the primary stress on the second syllable, "KOR" (American) or "KAW" (British). The pronunciation focuses on the clear articulation of "in-KOR-puh-rayt" (American) and "in-KAW-puh-rayt" (British).

Etymology

Originates from the Latin verb "incorporare", which is derived from the combination of "in-" (into) and "corpus" (body). Thus, it originally means "to form into a body" or "to combine into one body".

Derivatives

• Incorporation (noun)
• Incorporated (adjective)
• Incorporative (adjective)
• Incorporator (noun)
• Incorporable (adjective)

Synonyms

• Integrate
• Merge
• Embody

Antonyms

• Separate
• Divide
• Exclude

Usage

"Incorporate" is often used in legal, business, and general contexts to describe the act of including or integrating parts into a whole or forming a legal corporation.

Related Terms

• Consolidate
• Amalgamate
• Integrate
• Combine
• Assimilate

Detailed Definition

Verb

• Incorporate (Verb, General): To include or integrate a part into the whole.
  • Example: "The new design incorporates elements of both modern and classical architecture."

• Incorporate (Verb, Legal): To form into a legal corporation.
  • Example: "They decided to incorporate their small business to protect their personal assets."

• Incorporate (Verb, Cooking): To blend or mix thoroughly.
  • Example: "Incorporate the flour into the mixture until it is smooth."

• Incorporate (Verb, Military): To combine units into a larger, more effective group.
  • Example: "The regiment was incorporated into the larger division for the upcoming campaign."

Note: While "incorporate" predominantly refers to the act of inclusion or amalgamation, in a business context, it specifically denotes the legal process of forming a corporate entity.