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 race to develop wearable technology that could become as ubiquitous as smartphones is intensifying as AI assistants become increasingly integrated into people’s daily lives.

From Los Angeles Times

That’s because CARB’s reporting is integrated with cap-and-trade, California’s signature climate program that sets limits on greenhouse gas emissions and allows large polluters to buy and sell unused emission allowances at quarterly auctions.

From Los Angeles Times

The England boss has integrated a wide array of players well, profiling his players appropriately with a good sense for balance and chemistry across the side.

From BBC

But mental health support was not routinely integrated into flood response and recovery, they concluded.

From BBC

When the reconstruction project is complete the sign will be relocated to ensure “compatibility with the new road designs and integrated into the broader improvements planned for the area,” according to airport officials.

From Los Angeles Times

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