incorporated

American  

[in-kawr-puh-rey-tid] / ɪnˈkɔr pəˌreɪ tɪd /

adjective

1. formed or constituted as a legal corporation.

2. combined in one body; made part of.

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incorporated British  

/ ɪnˈkɔːpəˌreɪtɪd /

adjective

1. united or combined into a whole

2. Abbreviation: Inc.   inc.  organized as a legal corporation, esp in commerce

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Other Word Forms

• incorporatedness noun
• nonincorporated adjective

Etymology

Origin of incorporated

First recorded in 1590–1600; incorporate ¹ + -ed ²

Example Sentences

The natural well was later incorporated into the walls of Glasgow Cathedral, forming the heart of the Kentigern Shrine in the crypt.

From BBC

Officially incorporated as “Addison,” the town is known as Webster Springs after the sulfur waters that made it a tourist destination in the late 19th and early 20th centuries.

From The Wall Street Journal

The nearly 2,000 units were small, under 500 square feet, the estate’s incorporated owners’ website said.

From The Wall Street Journal

Stein saw promise in the Universal Studios tour when others did not, and incorporated jolts and flourishes that became known as ‘JayBangs.’

From Los Angeles Times

On Monday, Zelensky signalled some positive steps toward an achievable deal, saying "many correct elements have been incorporated into this framework".

From BBC

Related Words

• integrated