integrating

American

[in-ti-grey-ting] / ˈɪn tɪˌgreɪ tɪŋ /

adjective

coming or bringing together into a whole; uniting or combining.

Philosophy is an integrating discipline, as it puts all varieties of knowledge together and determines their overall significance.
blending with and becoming part of the dominant culture group, or aiding a minority group in this process.

Forced to resettle in southwestern Asia in the 12th century, the easily integrating Kipchaks helped revive the weak economy there.
giving equal opportunity and consideration to one or more racial, religious, ethnic, or other minority groups in an organization, workplace, nation, etc..

In our cycling club we see storytelling as an integrating activity, with elderly and young people alike sharing their cycling experiences.
combining previously segregated neighborhoods, facilities, classes, etc., into one unified system.

Apartheid was a deliberate, conscious attempt to block the racially integrating effects of the free market.

Other Word Forms

self-integrating adjective

Etymology

Origin of integrating

First recorded in 1620–40; integrate ( def. ) + -ing ² ( def. )

Example Sentences

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Longevity biohacker and Bulletproof Coffee founder Dave Asprey started integrating EMS into his routine more than a decade ago.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 1, 2026

While growth isn’t explosive, the company is integrating artificial-intelligence agents and has the data needed to continue improving that technology, Tillman added.

From Barron's • Apr. 1, 2026

The studies recommend that school districts take a more proactive approach in identifying students and their families experiencing homelessness and improve coordination by integrating data systems, among other measures.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 1, 2026

Progress in these areas will be essential for scaling DNA robots and integrating them into practical applications in healthcare, manufacturing, and beyond.

From Science Daily • Mar. 31, 2026

Former president Harry Truman, idealized by many blacks for integrating the military, may have been more decisive than his successor, but his stand on the lunch-counter protests didn’t please blacks.

From "The Best of Enemies" by Osha Gray Davidson

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