integrated

[in-ti-grey-tid]

adjective

1. combining or coordinating separate elements so as to provide a harmonious, interrelated whole.

   an integrated plot; an integrated course of study.

2. organized or structured so that constituent units function cooperatively.

   an integrated economy.

3. having, including, or serving members of different racial, religious, and ethnic groups as equals.

   an integrated school.

4. Sociology.,  of or relating to a group or society whose members interact on the basis of commonly held norms or values.

5. Psychology.,  characterized by integration.

integrated

/ ˈɪntɪˌɡreɪtɪd /

adjective

1. characterized by integration

2. denoting a works which combines various processes normally carried out at different locations

   an integrated steelworks

3. biology denoting a virus the DNA of which is incorporated into the chromosomes of the host cell

Other Word Forms

• nonintegrated adjective
• unintegrated adjective
• well-integrated adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of integrated¹

First recorded in 1580–90; integrate + -ed ²

Example Sentences

The team says turkey meat is so thick it requires massaging to ensure the jerk seasonings are properly integrated.

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The aircraft blend technology from airplanes and helicopters and will eventually be integrated into existing transportation systems, according to leaders in the industry.

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Instead of shipping the ore to China, it planned to refine it in the U.K., developing an integrated operation outside of Asia.

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As part of the launch, Google began offering subscribers the opportunity to use Gemini 3 in AI Mode, the first time the company integrated a new model into search on day one.

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Iraq's government criticised last month the sanctions which also targeted the Al-Muhandis company, a firm with links to the Hashed al-Shaabi -- former paramilitary units that have been integrated into the regular security forces.

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