Integrate

Definition

To combine one thing with another so that they become a whole.

Parts of Speech

• Verb

Pronunciation

American English

• IPA Pronunciation: /ˈɪntəˌɡreɪt/
• Respelling: IN-tuh-grayt (with "IN" as in "tin," "tuh" as in "sofa," and "grayt" as in "say")

British English

• IPA Pronunciation: /ˈɪntɪˌɡreɪt/
• Respelling: IN-ti-grayt (with "IN" as in "tin," "ti" as in "sit," and "grayt" as in "say")

In both dialects, "integrate" places the primary stress on the first syllable, "IN." The American pronunciation includes "tuh" while the British pronunciation includes "ti," focusing on the clear articulation of "IN-tuh-grayt" (American) and "IN-ti-grayt" (British).

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Etymology

From Latin integratus, past participle of integrare which means "to make whole", derived from integer meaning "whole" or "untouched".

Derivatives

• Integration
• Integrative
• Integrator
• Integrated
• Integrable

Synonyms

• Combine
• Merge
• Unify

Antonyms

• Separate
• Disintegrate
• Divide

Usage

"Integrate" is used in various contexts, such as social integration, technological systems, and organizational processes, to describe the act of combining different elements to work together effectively.

Related Terms

• Whole
• Unity
• Integratee
• Integrationist
• Composite

Detailed Definition

Verb

• Integrate (Verb, General): To combine one thing with another to form a whole.
  • Example: "The design integrates traditional and modern elements seamlessly."

• Integrate (Verb, Social): To bring people or groups into equal participation in or membership of a social group or institution.
  • Example: "Efforts to integrate immigrants into the community have been successful."

• Integrate (Verb, Technology): To combine (parts or components) into a single system that functions as a whole.
  • Example: "The new software integrates with the existing system to improve efficiency."

Note: In mathematical contexts, "integrate" pertains to the process of integration, especially finding the integral of functions. In social contexts, it often refers to the act of combining or incorporating various elements into a cohesive whole.